Seniors and older adult persons in Republic are prone, and some are even predisposed, to drug or alcohol addiction much in the same way as any other man or woman. In fact, seniors and older adults are already using prescription medications which are also commonly abused. When combined with illicit drugs and alcohol, seniors and older adult persons are at a higher risk of severe health effects including death. The social stigmas which are connected to drug or alcohol addiction may keep some seniors and older adults out of the alcohol and drug rehabilitation centers in Republic that will help resolve their problem. Due to this, there are drug treatment programs which cater to this age group of the population. These drug and alcohol rehabilitation centers understand the situations which are particular to this group of clients, and how to address drug addiction among these clients. Because seniors and older adults are already prone to disease and accidents, it is crucial that they receive rehabilitation before any sickness or accident occurs because of their drug addiction which can cause long term if not fatal harm.