Seniors and older adults are prone to, and perhaps even predisposed, to addiction much in the same way as any other person of any other age. In fact, seniors and older adults are already typically on prescription medications which can also be abused. When mixed with illicit drugs and alcohol, seniors and older adult persons are at a higher risk of severe health effects including death. The negative stereotypes associated with alcohol and drug abuse may keep some seniors and older adults out of the alcohol and drug rehabilitation facilities in Halstead, KS. that will be able to help them. For this reason, there are drug and alcohol rehab centers which cater to this age group of addict. These drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities in Halstead, KS. understand the needs which are particular to the aging addict, and how to approach addiction among this group of treatment client. Because seniors and older adult persons are already prone to sickness and accidents, it is imperative that they seek rehab earlier than any sickness or accident results from their their addiction which can lead to permanent if not fatal damage.