Seniors and older adult persons in Claflin, Kansas are prone, if not predisposed, to alcohol and drug abuse much in the same way as any other age group. In fact, seniors and older adults are already using prescription medications which can also be abused. When mixed with illicit drugs and alcohol, seniors and older adults are at risk of significant health effects including death. The social stigmas associated with drug or alcohol addiction may keep some seniors and older adults away from the alcohol and drug rehab programs in Claflin, Kansas that will help resolve their problem. Because of this, there are drug rehabilitation facilities which cater to this age range of the population. These drug rehab centers understand the situations which are particular to this group of clients, and how to deal with alcohol and drug abuse among this particular type of treatment client. Due to the fact seniors and older adult persons are more prone to illness and accidents, it is important that they seek rehab before any illness or accident occurs because of their drug or alcohol addiction which can result in long term if not fatal injury.