Seniors and older adults in San Bernardino, CA. are prone, and some are even predisposed, to alcohol and drug abuse much in the same way as any other age group. In fact, seniors and older adults are already using prescription medications which are also commonly abused. When mixed with illicit drugs and alcohol, seniors and older adults are at risk of severe health consequences and even death. The social stereotypes which are connected to addiction may keep certain seniors and older adults out of the alcohol and drug rehabilitation facilities in San Bernardino, California 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 rehabilitation facilities are aware of the issues which are peculiar to the aging addict, and how to address addiction among these clients. Because seniors and older adults are more prone to illness and accidents, it is important that they seek treatment before any disease or accident occurs because of their drug or alcohol addiction which may cause permanent if not fatal damage.