Senior rehabs are designed to meet the needs of older and elderly treatment clients. Drug abuse among old individuals and the elderly is a significant problem, especially as "baby boomers" reach their 50s and 60s. The era which these individuals come from saw widespread recreational substance abuse, and for some this persisted into their later years. As people age, the negative results related to drug and alcohol abuse become magnified because older adults have an increased sensitivity to drugs and alcohol. There is also the reality that many seniors are on some type of medical drug for an ailment, then when these drugs are misused or combined with alcohol or other illegal drugs, it can be a hazardous and lethal concoction. So it is very important help provide an opportunity for seniors and older adults to acquire help for any sort of drug abuse issue before serious negative effects result. Senior centers offer older adults the opportunity to live out their golden years drug and alcohol free, to enable them to enjoy this important time in life while not having to deal with the strains and stress caused by a lifetime of substance abuse.