Seniors and older adults in Stone Mountain, Georgia are susceptible, if not predisposed, to alcohol and drug abuse just like any other man or woman. In fact, seniors and older adults are already using prescription medications which can also be abused. When combined with street drugs and alcohol, seniors and older adults are at risk of severe health consequences including death. The social stigmas associated with alcohol and drug abuse may keep certain seniors and older adults out of the drug and alcohol treatment facilities in Stone Mountain, Georgia they desperately need. Because of this, there are drug treatment centers which cater to this age group of the population. These drug and alcohol treatment centers are aware of the issues which are peculiar to the aging addict, and how to treat alcohol and drug abuse among this particular type of treatment client. Simply because seniors and older adults are already prone to illness and accidents, it is important that they seek rehab before any illness or accident results from their their addiction which can result in permanent if not fatal harm.