Seniors and older adults in Huey, IL. are prone, and some are even predisposed, to drug addiction much in the same way as any other age group. In fact, seniors and older adults are already using prescription medications which are also commonly abused. When mixed with street drugs and alcohol, seniors and older adult persons are at risk of severe health consequences including death. The social stereotypes associated with addiction may keep some seniors and older adult persons away from the drug and alcohol rehabilitation programs in Huey, IL. they desperately need. Because of this, there are drug treatment facilities which cater to this age group of the population. These alcohol and drug rehabilitation programs understand the situations which are exclusive to this group of clients, and how to treat drug addiction among this particular type of treatment client. Due to the fact seniors and older adult persons are already prone to disease and accidents, it is important that they look for treatment before any illness or accident results from their their drug or alcohol addiction which can result in long term if not fatal injury.