Seniors and older adults in Cantwell, AK. are susceptible, if not predisposed, to addiction much in the same way as any other age group. Factually, seniors and older adults are already using prescription drugs which can also be abused. When combined with illicit drugs and alcohol, seniors and older adults are at a higher risk of serious health consequences and even death. The negative stereotypes associated with addiction may keep certain seniors and older adults out of the drug rehabilitation centers in Cantwell, AK. that will help resolve their problem. For this reason, there are drug and alcohol rehab centers which specialize in this age group of addict. These drug treatment programs are aware of the issues which are peculiar to the aging addict, and how to treat drug or alcohol addiction among seniors and older adults. Due to the fact seniors and older adults are already prone to disease and accidents, it is important that they look for rehabilitation before any disease or accident results from their their drug addiction which may lead to permanent if not fatal injury.