Seniors and older adults in Chelsea are susceptible, if not predisposed, to drug addiction much in the same way as any other age group. Factually, seniors and older adult persons are already using prescription medications which are also commonly abused. When mixed with street drugs and alcohol, seniors and older adults are at a higher risk of serious health effects and even death. The social stereotypes associated with drug or alcohol addiction may keep some seniors and older adult persons out of the drug rehab centers in Chelsea that will help resolve their problem. Due to this, there are drug treatment programs which specifically help this age group of the population. These alcohol and drug rehabilitation facilities are aware of the issues which are particular to this group of clients, and how to treat alcohol and drug abuse among these clients. Due to the fact seniors and older adult persons are more prone to illness and accidents, it is imperative that they look for treatment before any disease or accident results from their their drug or alcohol addiction which can result in long term if not fatal injury.