Seniors and older adults in Kirk, Colorado are prone, and some are even predisposed, to addiction just like any other age group. In fact, seniors and older adults are already using prescription drugs which can also be abused. When mixed with illicit drugs and alcohol, seniors and older adult persons are a significantly higher risk of significant health effects possibly death. The negative stereotypes associated with addiction may keep certain seniors and older adult persons away from the drug and alcohol treatment programs in Kirk, Colorado they desperately need. Due to this, there are drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities which specialize in this age range of the population. These drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities understand the needs which are peculiar to this age group, and how to address alcohol and drug abuse among these clients. Due to the fact seniors and older adult persons are already prone to illness and accidents, it is imperative that they seek rehabilitation before any sickness or accident is brought on by their drug or alcohol addiction which may result in permanent if not fatal injury.