Seniors and older adult persons in Laurelville are prone, if not predisposed, to alcohol and drug abuse much in the same way as any other age group. In fact, seniors and older adult persons are already using prescription medications which can also be abused. When combined with street drugs and alcohol, seniors and older adult persons are at risk of serious health consequences and even death. The negative stereotypes associated with drug or alcohol addiction may keep some seniors and older adult persons out of the drug rehab facilities in Laurelville that will help resolve their problem. Because of this, there are drug and alcohol treatment facilities which cater to this age group of addict. These drug and alcohol treatment programs understand the situations which are peculiar to this age group, and how to treat drug addiction among this particular type of treatment client. Because seniors and older adult persons are already prone to illness and accidents, it is imperative that they look for rehab before any illness or accident is brought on by their drug or alcohol addiction which may result in long term if not fatal damage.