Seniors and older adult persons in Ojai, California are prone, if not predisposed, to alcohol and drug abuse much in the same way as any other individual. In fact, seniors and older adults are already using prescription medications which are also commonly abused. When combined with illicit drugs and alcohol, seniors and older adult persons are at risk of severe health consequences and even death. The negative stigmas associated with alcohol and drug abuse may keep some seniors and older adults out of the alcohol and drug rehabilitation centers in Ojai they desperately need. For this reason, there are drug and alcohol rehab centers which cater to this age range of the population. These drug and alcohol treatment centers understand the needs which are peculiar to this age group, and how to treat drug addiction among seniors and older adults. Due to the fact seniors and older adult persons are already prone to disease and accidents, it is imperative that they receive treatment before any illness or accident results from their their addiction which may result in permanent if not fatal harm.