Seniors and older adult persons in Weston are prone, if not predisposed, to drug or alcohol addiction just like any other age group. In fact, seniors and older adults are already using prescription medications which can also be abused. When combined with illicit drugs and alcohol, seniors and older adults are at a higher risk of significant health effects including death. The negative stereotypes which are connected to alcohol and drug abuse may keep some seniors and older adults out of the alcohol and drug treatment facilities in Weston that will help resolve their problem. Because of this, there are alcohol and drug rehabilitation facilities which specifically help this age group of addict. These drug rehab programs are aware of the issues which are peculiar to this age group, and how to deal with drug addiction among this particular type of treatment client. Due to the fact seniors and older adults are already prone to sickness and accidents, it is important that they seek rehabilitation before any sickness or accident occurs because of their addiction which may cause long term if not fatal damage.