Seniors and older adult persons in Oakland are prone, and some are even predisposed, to drug or alcohol addiction much in the same way as any other individual. In fact, seniors and older adults are already using prescription drugs which can also be abused. When combined with illicit drugs and alcohol, seniors and older adult persons are at risk of serious health consequences and even death. The negative stigmas associated with alcohol and drug abuse may keep some seniors and older adults out of the drug treatment facilities in Oakland, CA. that will help resolve their problem. For this reason, there are drug and alcohol rehab centers which specifically help this age group of addict. These drug treatment centers understand the needs which are peculiar to this group of clients, and how to deal with drug or alcohol addiction among this particular type of treatment client. Because seniors and older adults are already prone to illness and accidents, it is important that they seek rehabilitation before any illness or accident is brought on by their drug or alcohol addiction which can cause long term if not fatal damage.