Seniors and older adults in Whitesboro are prone, if not predisposed, to alcohol and drug abuse much in the same way as any other individual. In fact, seniors and older adult persons are already using prescription medications which are also commonly abused. When combined with illicit drugs and alcohol, seniors and older adults are a significantly higher risk of serious health effects including death. The negative stigmas associated with drug addiction may keep some seniors and older adult persons out of the drug treatment facilities in Whitesboro that will help resolve their problem. For this reason, there are alcohol and drug rehabilitation facilities which specifically help this age range of addict. These alcohol and drug treatment programs understand the needs which are peculiar to the aging addict, and how to treat addiction among these clients. Due to the fact seniors and older adults are already prone to illness and accidents, it is imperative that they seek treatment before any illness or accident occurs because of their alcohol and drug abuse which can lead to long term if not fatal injury.