Seniors and older adult persons in Keno, OR. are prone, and some are even predisposed, to addiction much in the same way as any other man or woman. In fact, seniors and older adults are already using prescription drugs which can also be abused. When combined with street drugs and alcohol, seniors and older adult persons are at risk of severe health effects and even death. The negative stereotypes associated with addiction may keep certain seniors and older adult persons out of the drug and alcohol rehab programs in Keno, OR. they desperately need. For this reason, there are drug and alcohol treatment centers which specifically help this age range of the population. These drug and alcohol treatment centers understand the needs which are exclusive to this group of clients, and how to address drug addiction among seniors and older adults. 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 alcohol and drug abuse which can result in permanent if not fatal injury.