Seniors and older adult persons in Bethel, Maine are prone, if not predisposed, to addiction much in the same way as any other man or woman. Factually, seniors and older adults are already using prescription medications which can also be abused. When mixed with street drugs and alcohol, seniors and older adult persons are at a higher risk of significant health effects including death. The social stereotypes which are connected to addiction may keep some seniors and older adult persons out of the drug and alcohol rehab programs in Bethel, Maine that will help resolve their problem. Because of this, there are drug and alcohol treatment centers which specialize in this age group of person. These drug rehabilitation centers understand the situations which are exclusive to the aging addict, and how to address drug addiction among seniors and older adults. Due to the fact seniors and older adult persons are already prone to sickness and accidents, it is important that they seek rehabilitation before any sickness or accident is brought on by their alcohol and drug abuse which can result in long term if not fatal injury.