Seniors and older adult persons in Stevenson Ranch are susceptible, and some are even predisposed, to drug or alcohol addiction much in the same way as any other individual. In fact, 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 and even death. The negative stereotypes associated with drug addiction may keep some seniors and older adults away from the alcohol and drug rehab programs in Stevenson Ranch that will help resolve their problem. For this reason, there are drug rehabilitation facilities which specialize in this age group of the population. These drug rehabilitation programs understand the needs which are exclusive to the aging addict, and how to address drug or alcohol addiction among this particular type of treatment client. Because seniors and older adult persons are more prone to sickness and accidents, it is important that they seek rehabilitation before any disease or accident results from their their alcohol and drug abuse which may lead to permanent if not fatal harm.