Seniors and older adult persons in Kannapolis are prone, if not predisposed, to drug addiction just like any other age group. In fact, seniors and older adult persons are already using prescription drugs which can also be abused. When combined with street drugs and alcohol, seniors and older adult persons are at risk of serious health effects including death. The negative stigmas associated with drug or alcohol addiction may keep some seniors and older adults out of the drug and alcohol rehabilitation programs in Kannapolis that will help resolve their problem. For this reason, there are drug rehab centers which cater to this age group of the population. These drug rehab programs understand the needs which are peculiar to this group of clients, and how to treat alcohol and drug abuse among this particular type of treatment client. Because seniors and older adult persons are already prone to disease and accidents, it is important that they receive rehabilitation before any illness or accident results from their their alcohol and drug abuse which can cause permanent if not fatal harm.