Seniors and older adult persons in Barto, Pennsylvania 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 adults are already using 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 severe health effects including death. The social stigmas associated with addiction may keep some seniors and older adults away from the drug treatment programs in Barto, Pennsylvania that will help resolve their problem. Because of this, there are drug rehab programs which specifically help this age group of addict. These drug and alcohol treatment facilities are aware of the issues which are exclusive to this group of clients, and how to treat alcohol and drug abuse among this particular type of treatment client. Because seniors and older adults are already prone to sickness and accidents, it is important that they receive rehab before any disease or accident results from their their alcohol and drug abuse which can cause permanent if not fatal harm.