Seniors and older adult persons in Bellevue, Texas 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 combined with illicit drugs and alcohol, seniors and older adult persons are at a higher risk of significant health effects including death. The negative stereotypes associated with alcohol and drug abuse may keep many seniors and older adults away from the drug and alcohol rehab programs in Bellevue, Texas they desperately need. For this reason, there are drug rehab programs which specialize in this age group of the population. These alcohol and drug rehabilitation facilities are aware of the issues which are peculiar to this group of clients, and how to address addiction among this particular type of treatment client. Because seniors and older adults are already prone to sickness and accidents, it is imperative that they seek rehab before any sickness or accident is brought on by their drug or alcohol addiction which may lead to permanent if not fatal harm.