Seniors and older adults in Hannacroix, New York are prone, 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 medications which can also be abused. When mixed with street drugs and alcohol, seniors and older adults are a significantly higher risk of severe health effects possibly death. The social stereotypes associated with drug or alcohol addiction may keep certain seniors and older adults away from the drug and alcohol treatment programs in Hannacroix, New York that will help resolve their problem. Because of this, there are alcohol and drug treatment facilities which cater to this age range of the population. These alcohol and drug rehab facilities understand the situations which are peculiar to this group of clients, and how to address addiction among this particular type of treatment client. Because seniors and older adults are more prone to sickness and accidents, it is imperative that they seek rehabilitation before any illness or accident results from their their drug or alcohol addiction which may result in permanent if not fatal injury.