Senior rehabs are designed to specifically meet the treatment needs of older and elderly rehabilitation clients. Drug use among old individuals and the elderly is a significant concern, particularly as "baby boomers" go into their 50s and 60s. The time period which these individuals come from experienced widespread recreational drug abuse, and for some this persisted to their later years. As individuals age, the effects related to substance abuse become magnified because seniors have a heightened sensitivity to these substances. Additionally there is the truth that many seniors take some form of prescription drug for a health condition, then when these prescriptions medication is misused or mixed with alcohol or any other illegal drugs, it can be a risky and deadly concoction. So it is very important help provide a means for seniors and older persons to obtain help for any sort of drug use issue before significant consequences result. Senior programs offer seniors the opportunity to live their golden years substance free, to enable them to enjoy this important time in life while not having to deal with the stresses caused by a life of drug and alcohol use.