Seniors and older adult persons in Ellis Grove are prone, and some are even predisposed, to addiction much in the same way as any other age group. In fact, seniors and older adult persons are already using prescription medications which can also be abused. When mixed with street drugs and alcohol, seniors and older adult persons are at risk of severe health consequences possibly death. The negative stereotypes associated with drug addiction may keep many seniors and older adults out of the drug and alcohol treatment centers in Ellis Grove that will help resolve their problem. For this reason, there are drug and alcohol treatment programs which specialize in this age range of the population. These alcohol and drug treatment facilities understand the needs which are exclusive to this group of clients, and how to address drug or alcohol addiction among these clients. Due to the fact seniors and older adults are more prone to sickness and accidents, it is important that they receive rehab before any sickness or accident results from their their drug addiction which can cause permanent if not fatal injury.