Seniors and older adult persons in Southbridge Town are susceptible, if not predisposed, to drug addiction just like any other man or woman. Factually, seniors and older adults are already using prescription drugs which can also be abused. When mixed with street drugs and alcohol, seniors and older adult persons are at a higher risk of significant health effects including death. The negative stigmas associated with alcohol and drug abuse may keep certain seniors and older adult persons out of the drug and alcohol rehab centers in Southbridge Town that will help resolve their problem. Because of this, there are alcohol and drug rehab centers which specifically help this age group of the population. These alcohol and drug rehabilitation centers understand the situations which are peculiar to this group of clients, and how to deal with addiction among this particular type of treatment client. Because seniors and older adults are already prone to sickness and accidents, it is imperative that they seek rehabilitation before any disease or accident results from their their addiction which may result in long term if not fatal harm.