Seniors and older adults in Richmond are susceptible, if not predisposed, to drug or alcohol addiction much in the same way as any other individual. In fact, seniors and older adult persons are already typically on prescription drugs which can also be abused. When combined with street drugs and alcohol, seniors and older adults are at a higher risk of serious health effects including death. The negative stereotypes associated with alcohol and drug abuse may keep many seniors and older adults out of the drug rehab facilities in Richmond they desperately need. For this reason, there are alcohol and drug rehabilitation centers which specialize in this age range of the population. These drug rehabilitation centers understand the needs which are particular to this group of clients, and how to deal with addiction among seniors and older adults. Because seniors and older adults are already prone to illness and accidents, it is important that they receive rehab before any disease or accident is brought on by their drug addiction which may cause permanent if not fatal damage.