Seniors and older adult persons in Gadsden, AZ. are prone, and some are even predisposed, to alcohol and drug abuse just like any other man or woman. In fact, seniors and older adult persons are already using prescription medications which can also be abused. When combined with street drugs and alcohol, seniors and older adults are at a higher risk of severe health effects including death. The social stereotypes associated with addiction may keep some seniors and older adults away from the alcohol and drug treatment facilities in Gadsden, AZ. they desperately need. Because of this, there are drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities which cater to this age range of addict. These drug and alcohol rehab facilities are aware of the issues which are peculiar to the aging addict, and how to address addiction among these clients. Simply because seniors and older adults are more prone to illness and accidents, it is important that they receive rehab before any illness or accident is brought on by their drug addiction which may cause long term if not fatal injury.