Seniors and older adult persons in Yuma are prone, and some are even predisposed, to alcohol and drug abuse just like any other individual. In fact, seniors and older adults are already using prescription medications which can also be abused. When mixed with street drugs and alcohol, seniors and older adult persons are a significantly higher risk of severe health consequences including death. The negative stereotypes associated with addiction may keep some seniors and older adult persons out of the drug rehabilitation facilities in Yuma they desperately need. For this reason, there are alcohol and drug rehabilitation facilities which cater to this age group of addict. These drug and alcohol treatment centers are aware of the issues which are exclusive to this group of clients, and how to address addiction among these clients. Due to the fact seniors and older adults are more prone to illness and accidents, it is important that they seek rehabilitation before any sickness or accident results from their their alcohol and drug abuse which can lead to long term if not fatal injury.