Seniors and older adults in Westlake Village are prone, and some are even predisposed, to drug or alcohol addiction just like any other age group. Factually, seniors and older adults are already using prescription drugs which can also be abused. When combined with illicit drugs and alcohol, seniors and older adults are a significantly higher risk of significant health effects possibly death. The social stigmas associated with alcohol and drug abuse may keep some seniors and older adult persons out of the alcohol and drug treatment facilities in Westlake Village they desperately need. Due to this, there are drug rehab centers which specifically help this age group of person. These drug and alcohol treatment centers are aware of the issues which are exclusive to this group of clients, and how to address drug or alcohol addiction among these clients. Because seniors and older adults are already prone to sickness and accidents, it is imperative that they seek rehabilitation before any sickness or accident occurs because of their drug or alcohol addiction which can result in long term if not fatal harm.