Seniors and older adult persons in Albion, RI. are prone, and some are even predisposed, to drug or alcohol addiction much in the same way as any other age group. In fact, seniors and older adult persons are already typically on prescription drugs which are also commonly abused. When mixed with street drugs and alcohol, seniors and older adult persons are at a higher risk of serious health effects and even death. The negative stereotypes associated with drug addiction may keep many seniors and older adults away from the alcohol and drug rehabilitation centers in Albion, RI. they desperately need. Due to this, there are alcohol and drug rehabilitation facilities which specifically help this age group of the population. These alcohol and drug rehabilitation facilities are aware of the issues which are exclusive to the aging addict, and how to deal with drug addiction among these clients. Because seniors and older adult persons are already prone to illness and accidents, it is important that they receive rehabilitation before any sickness or accident is brought on by their addiction which can result in permanent if not fatal injury.