Seniors and older adults in Elberta are susceptible, if not predisposed, to drug or alcohol addiction just like any other man or woman. In fact, seniors and older adult persons are already using prescription medications which can also be abused. When mixed with illicit drugs and alcohol, seniors and older adult persons are at risk of serious health consequences and even death. The social stereotypes associated with addiction may keep some seniors and older adult persons away from the drug rehabilitation facilities in Elberta that will help resolve their problem. For this reason, there are drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities which specifically help this age group of addict. These drug and alcohol treatment centers understand the situations which are exclusive to this group of clients, and how to address drug addiction among these clients. Due to the fact seniors and older adult persons are already prone to disease and accidents, it is important that they receive rehab before any sickness or accident results from their their alcohol and drug abuse which may lead to permanent if not fatal injury.