Seniors and older adults in Craigsville, West Virginia are prone, if not predisposed, to drug addiction much in the same way as any other individual. Factually, seniors and older adults are already using prescription medications which are also commonly abused. When mixed with illicit drugs and alcohol, seniors and older adults are a significantly higher risk of significant health consequences including death. The social stereotypes which are connected to drug addiction may keep some seniors and older adults out of the drug and alcohol treatment programs in Craigsville, West Virginia that will help resolve their problem. Because of this, there are drug rehabilitation programs which cater to this age group of the population. These alcohol and drug rehabilitation programs are aware of the issues which are peculiar to this group of clients, and how to treat addiction among these clients. Because seniors and older adults are already prone to sickness and accidents, it is important that they receive rehabilitation before any disease or accident is brought on by their drug addiction which can result in permanent if not fatal damage.