Seniors and older adult persons in Merritt Island, Florida are prone, if not predisposed, to addiction much in the same way as any other age group. Factually, seniors and older adult persons are already using prescription drugs which can also be abused. When combined with street drugs and alcohol, seniors and older adult persons are at a higher risk of serious health consequences including death. The social stigmas which are connected to addiction may keep many seniors and older adults away from the drug and alcohol treatment centers in Merritt Island, Florida that will help resolve their problem. For this reason, there are alcohol and drug rehab facilities which cater to this age range of addict. These drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities understand the needs which are peculiar to this group of clients, and how to address addiction among these clients. Due to the fact seniors and older adults are already prone to illness and accidents, it is imperative that they seek treatment before any disease or accident results from their their drug or alcohol addiction which may cause long term if not fatal harm.