Seniors and older adult persons in Halethorpe, MD. are susceptible, and some are even predisposed, to drug addiction much in the same way as any other age group. Factually, seniors and older adults are already using prescription medications which are also commonly abused. When mixed with illicit drugs and alcohol, seniors and older adults are a significantly higher risk of serious health effects possibly death. The social stigmas associated with addiction may keep many seniors and older adults out of the drug treatment centers in Halethorpe, MD. that will help resolve their problem. For this reason, there are alcohol and drug treatment facilities which specialize in this age range of the population. These drug rehabilitation facilities are aware of the issues which are peculiar to this group of clients, and how to deal with drug or alcohol addiction among these clients. Due to the fact seniors and older adults are already prone to sickness and accidents, it is important that they receive rehabilitation before any illness or accident results from their their drug addiction which may cause permanent if not fatal damage.