Seniors and older adult persons in Latham, OH. are prone, and some are even predisposed, to alcohol and drug abuse much in the same way as any other man or woman. In fact, seniors and older adult persons are already using prescription medications which can also be abused. When mixed with illicit drugs and alcohol, seniors and older adults are at a higher risk of serious health consequences including death. The negative stereotypes associated with addiction may keep many seniors and older adult persons away from the alcohol and drug rehab centers in Latham, OH. they desperately need. For this reason, there are alcohol and drug treatment facilities which specifically help this age range of the population. These drug and alcohol rehab facilities understand the situations which are peculiar to the aging addict, and how to address drug or alcohol addiction among this particular type of treatment client. Due to the fact seniors and older adult persons are already prone to sickness and accidents, it is imperative that they seek treatment before any disease or accident is brought on by their alcohol and drug abuse which may result in permanent if not fatal injury.