Seniors and older adult persons can be prone to, and perhaps even predisposed, to alcohol and drug abuse much in the same way as any other person. In fact, seniors and older adults often already take prescription medications which can also be abused. When mixed with illicit drugs and alcohol, seniors and older adult persons are at a higher risk of significant health consequences including death. The negative stereotypes associated with alcohol and drug abuse may keep many seniors and older adults away from the alcohol and drug rehabilitation facilities in Worthington, WV. they desperately need. For this reason, there are drug treatment programs which cater to this age group of person. These drug rehabilitation centers in Worthington, WV. know that there are certain circumstances which are peculiar to this age group, and how to approach drug or alcohol addiction among this group of treatment client. Simply because seniors and older adult persons are already prone to illness and accidents, it is imperative that they seek treatment before any sickness or accident is brought on by their drug or alcohol addiction which may result in permanent if not fatal damage.