Seniors and older adult persons in Pullman, WA. are susceptible, if not predisposed, to addiction much in the same way as any other age group. In fact, seniors and older adults are already typically on 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 effects including death. The social stigmas associated with alcohol and drug abuse may keep many seniors and older adults away from the alcohol and drug rehab programs in Pullman, WA. they desperately need. For this reason, there are drug and alcohol treatment centers which cater to this age group of addict. These drug rehab centers understand the needs which are exclusive to this group of clients, and how to treat drug or alcohol addiction among these clients. Because seniors and older adult persons are more prone to sickness and accidents, it is important that they seek treatment before any illness or accident occurs because of their drug addiction which can lead to permanent if not fatal damage.