Seniors and older adults in Rockdale are susceptible, if not predisposed, to drug addiction much in the same way as any other man or woman. In fact, seniors and older adults are already typically on prescription drugs which can also be abused. When mixed with street drugs and alcohol, seniors and older adults are at a higher risk of severe health effects including death. The social stereotypes which are connected to drug or alcohol addiction may keep many seniors and older adults out of the drug treatment centers in Rockdale they desperately need. For this reason, there are drug and alcohol treatment centers which cater to this age range of the population. These drug rehabilitation centers understand the needs which are peculiar to this age group, and how to address addiction among seniors and older adults. Because seniors and older adults are already prone to sickness and accidents, it is important that they seek treatment before any sickness or accident occurs because of their addiction which may result in long term if not fatal injury.