Seniors and older adult persons are prone to, if not predisposed, to drug or alcohol addiction much in the same way as any other person of any other age. In fact, seniors and older adults often already take prescription medications which can also be abused. When mixed with illicit drugs and alcohol, seniors and older adults are at risk of severe health effects possibly death. The social stigmas associated with alcohol and drug abuse may keep many seniors and older adults out of the drug rehabilitation programs in Elkins, West Virginia that will be able to help them. Because of this, there are drug and alcohol rehabilitation centers which cater to this age range of the population. These drug and alcohol rehabilitation centers in Elkins, West Virginia understand the needs which are peculiar to this age range, and how to approach alcohol and drug abuse among this group of treatment client. Because seniors and older adults are already prone to disease and accidents, it is imperative that they seek out rehabilitation prior to any illness or accident is brought on by their drug addiction which can cause permanent if not fatal injury.