Seniors and older adult persons in Brookside Village are prone, and some are even predisposed, to addiction much in the same way as any other man or woman. Factually, seniors and older adults are already using prescription medications which are also commonly abused. When mixed with illicit drugs and alcohol, seniors and older adult persons are at risk of severe health consequences and even death. The negative stereotypes which are connected to drug addiction may keep some seniors and older adults out of the drug rehab programs in Brookside Village they desperately need. For this reason, there are drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities which specialize in this age group of the population. These drug and alcohol rehab facilities are aware of the issues which are particular to this age group, and how to treat drug or alcohol addiction among these clients. 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 is brought on by their drug addiction which can lead to long term if not fatal harm.