Seniors and older adult persons in Kotzebue are prone, and some are even predisposed, to drug addiction just like any other age group. 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 adults are a significantly higher risk of serious health effects including death. The negative stereotypes associated with alcohol and drug abuse may keep certain seniors and older adults out of the alcohol and drug rehab facilities in Kotzebue they desperately need. Due to this, there are alcohol and drug rehabilitation facilities which specialize in this age group of addict. These alcohol and drug rehabilitation programs are aware of the issues which are peculiar to the aging addict, and how to deal with drug or alcohol addiction among these clients. Due to the fact seniors and older adult persons are already prone to illness and accidents, it is important that they look for rehabilitation before any illness or accident is brought on by their drug or alcohol addiction which may result in permanent if not fatal damage.