Seniors and older adult persons can be prone to, and perhaps even predisposed, to drug addiction much in the same way as any other person. Truthfully, seniors and older adults often already take prescription medications which can also be abused. When mixed with illicit drugs and alcohol, seniors and older adult persons are at a higher risk of severe health consequences and even death. The negative stereotypes linked to alcohol and drug abuse may keep many seniors and older adult persons out of the alcohol and drug treatment facilities in Diomede, AK. that will be able to help them. Because of this, there are alcohol and drug treatment centers that specialize in this age group of the population. These alcohol and drug rehab programs in Diomede, AK. understand the needs which are peculiar to this age group, and how to deal with addiction among these clients. Because seniors and older adults are already prone to illness and accidents, it is imperative that they look for rehabilitation earlier than any illness or accident comes to fruition because of their alcohol and drug abuse which may lead to long term if not fatal damage.