Seniors and older adult persons in Owaneco, IL. are prone, if not predisposed, to addiction much in the same way as any other man or woman. In fact, seniors and older adults are already using prescription medications which can also be abused. When mixed with street drugs and alcohol, seniors and older adult persons are at a higher risk of severe health consequences including death. The negative stereotypes associated with alcohol and drug abuse may keep certain seniors and older adult persons out of the drug treatment programs in Owaneco, IL. they desperately need. For this reason, there are drug and alcohol rehab centers which cater to this age group of the population. These drug rehab centers are aware of the issues which are peculiar to the aging addict, and how to address alcohol and drug abuse among seniors and older adults. Because seniors and older adults are more prone to disease and accidents, it is imperative that they seek rehab before any illness or accident occurs because of their addiction which may result in permanent if not fatal injury.