Seniors and older adult persons in Baldwin, Illinois are prone, and some are even predisposed, to alcohol and drug abuse just like any other age group. Factually, seniors and older adult persons are already using prescription drugs which are also commonly abused. When mixed with illicit 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 certain seniors and older adult persons away from the alcohol and drug treatment facilities in Baldwin, Illinois they desperately need. For this reason, there are alcohol and drug rehab centers which specifically help this age group of the population. These drug and alcohol rehabilitation centers are aware of the issues which are exclusive to this age group, and how to address 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 seek rehab before any disease or accident results from their their addiction which can cause long term if not fatal injury.