Seniors and older adults in Frederica are susceptible, and some are even predisposed, to alcohol and drug abuse much in the same way as any other age group. Factually, seniors and older adults are already using prescription drugs which are also commonly abused. When combined with street drugs and alcohol, seniors and older adult persons are a significantly higher risk of significant health effects and even death. The social stereotypes associated with drug addiction may keep many seniors and older adult persons away from the drug treatment facilities in Frederica they desperately need. For this reason, there are drug and alcohol treatment programs which cater to this age group of the population. These alcohol and drug treatment centers understand the situations which are particular to this age group, and how to address alcohol and drug abuse among this particular type of treatment client. Due to the fact seniors and older adults are already prone to sickness and accidents, it is imperative that they look for rehab before any disease or accident results from their their drug addiction which may lead to permanent if not fatal injury.