Seniors and older adult persons in Winfield, Tennessee are susceptible, and some are even predisposed, to drug addiction much in the same way as any other man or woman. Factually, seniors and older adults are already using prescription drugs which are also commonly abused. When combined with street drugs and alcohol, seniors and older adults are at a higher risk of serious health effects including death. The social stigmas associated with drug or alcohol addiction may keep certain seniors and older adults out of the drug rehabilitation centers in Winfield, Tennessee that will help resolve their problem. Because of this, there are drug and alcohol rehab facilities which specialize in this age group of the population. These alcohol and drug rehabilitation 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 more prone to illness and accidents, it is important that they receive rehabilitation before any illness or accident results from their their addiction which can result in permanent if not fatal damage.