Seniors and older adult persons in Tecopa, California are susceptible, and some are even predisposed, to alcohol and drug abuse much in the same way as any other individual. Factually, seniors and older adults are already using prescription medications which can also be abused. When mixed with illicit drugs and alcohol, seniors and older adult persons are at risk of severe health consequences including death. The social stigmas associated with drug or alcohol addiction may keep some seniors and older adult persons out of the drug and alcohol rehab centers in Tecopa they desperately need. For this reason, there are drug treatment centers which specialize in this age range of addict. These drug rehabilitation centers understand the needs which are particular to the aging addict, and how to treat drug addiction among these clients. Because seniors and older adults are already prone to illness and accidents, it is imperative that they receive rehabilitation before any sickness or accident is brought on by their drug or alcohol addiction which can result in permanent if not fatal damage.