Seniors and older adults in Markle are susceptible, if not predisposed, to drug or alcohol addiction just like any other individual. In fact, seniors and older adults are already using prescription medications which can also be abused. When combined with illicit drugs and alcohol, seniors and older adults are at a higher risk of serious health effects possibly death. The negative stereotypes associated with drug or alcohol addiction may keep some seniors and older adults out of the drug and alcohol treatment programs in Markle they desperately need. For this reason, there are drug and alcohol rehabilitation programs which specialize in this age group of the population. These drug and alcohol rehabilitation programs are aware of the issues which are exclusive to this group of clients, and how to treat drug addiction among this particular type of treatment client. Because seniors and older adults are already prone to disease and accidents, it is imperative that they receive rehabilitation before any disease or accident results from their their drug or alcohol addiction which can cause long term if not fatal damage.