Seniors and older adult persons in Fort Wright, Kentucky are prone, and some are even predisposed, to alcohol and drug abuse much in the same way as any other man or woman. Factually, seniors and older adults are already typically on prescription drugs which can also be abused. When combined with street drugs and alcohol, seniors and older adult persons are a significantly higher risk of severe health consequences including death. The negative stigmas associated with drug addiction may keep some seniors and older adult persons away from the alcohol and drug rehab facilities in Fort Wright, Kentucky that will help resolve their problem. Due to this, there are drug and alcohol rehabilitation centers which cater to this age group of the population. These drug and alcohol rehab centers understand the needs which are peculiar to this group of clients, and how to address drug or alcohol addiction among this particular type of treatment client. Due to the fact seniors and older adult persons are more prone to disease and accidents, it is important that they look for rehabilitation before any disease or accident is brought on by their addiction which can result in permanent if not fatal injury.