Seniors and older adult persons are prone to, and perhaps even predisposed, to drug or alcohol addiction just like any other person of any other age. In fact, seniors and older adults often already take prescription medications which can also be abused. When mixed with illicit drugs and alcohol, seniors and older adult persons are at a higher risk of serious health effects and even death. The negative stigmas associated with alcohol and drug abuse may keep many seniors and older adult persons away from the drug and alcohol treatment facilities in Spirit Lake, IA. that will be able to help them. Because of this, there are drug rehabilitation facilities which cater to this age group of person. These drug rehab centers in Spirit Lake, IA. understand the needs which are peculiar to this age group, and how to approach drug addiction among seniors and older adults. Simply because seniors and older adult persons are already prone to disease and accidents, it is imperative that they look for treatment earlier than any disease or accident is brought on by their addiction which may result in permanent if not fatal harm.