Seniors and older adult persons in Honoraville, AL. are susceptible, and some are even predisposed, to alcohol and drug abuse much in the same way as any other individual. In fact, seniors and older adult persons are already using prescription medications which are also commonly abused. When combined with street drugs and alcohol, seniors and older adult persons are at a higher risk of serious health effects including death. The social stereotypes associated with alcohol and drug abuse may keep many seniors and older adult persons out of the drug and alcohol treatment facilities in Honoraville, AL. they desperately need. For this reason, there are drug treatment programs which specifically help this age range of the population. These drug and alcohol rehabilitation programs understand the needs which are peculiar to this age group, and how to address addiction among these clients. Because seniors and older adult persons are already prone to disease and accidents, it is important that they receive rehabilitation before any disease or accident results from their their drug addiction which can cause permanent if not fatal injury.