Seniors and older adults in Homer are prone, and some are even predisposed, to alcohol and drug abuse much in the same way as any other age group. In fact, seniors and older adult persons are already typically on prescription medications which are also commonly abused. When combined with street drugs and alcohol, seniors and older adult persons are at risk of serious health consequences possibly death. The negative stereotypes which are connected to drug addiction may keep certain seniors and older adult persons out of the alcohol and drug rehabilitation programs in Homer that will help resolve their problem. For this reason, there are drug rehabilitation programs which cater to this age group of addict. These drug rehab centers understand the needs which are peculiar to this group of clients, and how to deal with drug addiction among these clients. Due to the fact seniors and older adult persons are already prone to disease and accidents, it is imperative that they receive rehabilitation before any sickness or accident results from their their addiction which can lead to long term if not fatal damage.