Seniors and older adults can be prone to, if not predisposed, to alcohol and drug abuse much in the same way as any other individual. In fact, seniors and older Americans are already typically on prescription medications which can also be abused. When mixed with illicit drugs and alcohol, seniors and older adults are at a higher risk of significant health effects and even death. The negative stigmas associated with alcohol and drug abuse may keep certain seniors and older adults out of the alcohol and drug rehabilitation programs in Waterford, Connecticut that will be able to help them. For this reason, there are alcohol and drug rehab centers which cater to this age range of addict. These drug treatment centers in Waterford, Connecticut understand the needs which are peculiar to this age range, and how to approach addiction among this group of treatment client. Due to the fact seniors and older adults are already prone to disease and accidents, it is imperative that they seek rehab before any disease or accident comes to fruition because of their alcohol and drug abuse which can result in permanent if not fatal damage.