Seniors and older adult persons in Mccutcheon Field, North Carolina are prone, if not predisposed, to drug or alcohol addiction 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 mixed with illicit drugs and alcohol, seniors and older adults are at risk of severe health effects and even death. The social stereotypes associated with drug addiction may keep certain seniors and older adults away from the alcohol and drug rehabilitation centers in Mccutcheon Field, North Carolina that will help resolve their problem. For this reason, there are drug and alcohol rehab programs which cater to this age range of addict. These alcohol and drug rehabilitation programs understand the needs which are peculiar to this group of clients, and how to treat drug or alcohol addiction among these clients. Due to the fact seniors and older adult persons are already prone to sickness and accidents, it is important that they receive rehabilitation before any illness or accident results from their their drug or alcohol addiction which may lead to permanent if not fatal harm.