Seniors and older adults in Buena Vista, TN. are susceptible, if not predisposed, to addiction much in the same way as any other individual. In fact, seniors and older adult persons are already using prescription medications which can also be abused. When mixed with illicit drugs and alcohol, seniors and older adult persons are a significantly higher risk of serious health effects including death. The social stigmas associated with addiction may keep some seniors and older adults away from the drug rehab programs in Buena Vista, TN. that will help resolve their problem. Because of this, there are alcohol and drug rehabilitation facilities which cater to this age group of the population. These drug rehabilitation facilities understand the situations which are peculiar to the aging addict, and how to treat alcohol and drug abuse among this particular type of treatment client. Because seniors and older adults are already prone to illness and accidents, it is important that they seek rehab before any disease or accident is brought on by their drug addiction which can lead to long term if not fatal harm.