Seniors and older adults in Prospect are prone, if not predisposed, to drug addiction much in the same way as any other man or woman. Factually, seniors and older adults are already using prescription medications which can also be abused. When mixed with illicit drugs and alcohol, seniors and older adult persons are at a higher risk of severe health effects including death. The negative stigmas associated with drug or alcohol addiction may keep many seniors and older adults out of the alcohol and drug rehabilitation programs in Prospect that will help resolve their problem. For this reason, there are drug treatment programs which specialize in this age group of the population. These alcohol and drug treatment facilities understand the situations which are exclusive to this age group, 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 more prone to disease and accidents, it is imperative that they seek treatment before any illness or accident occurs because of their drug or alcohol addiction which can lead to permanent if not fatal harm.