Seniors and older adults in Beaver Island are prone, and some are even predisposed, to addiction just like any other age group. In fact, seniors and older adults are already using prescription medications which can also be abused. When combined with street drugs and alcohol, seniors and older adult persons are at a higher risk of severe health effects and even death. The social stigmas associated with drug addiction may keep some seniors and older adult persons out of the drug and alcohol rehab programs in Beaver Island they desperately need. Because of this, there are alcohol and drug treatment programs which cater to this age group of the population. These drug treatment centers are aware of the issues which are peculiar to this age group, and how to address alcohol and drug abuse among these clients. Because seniors and older adults are more prone to sickness and accidents, it is important that they look for rehab before any disease or accident occurs because of their drug or alcohol addiction which can cause long term if not fatal injury.