Senior rehabs are designed to meet the needs of older and elderly treatment clients. Drug abuse among older individuals along with the elderly is a major concern, particularly as "baby boomers" reach their senior years. The era which they come from experienced widespread recreational drug abuse, and for some this continued into their senior years. As individuals age, the effects related to alcohol and drug abuse become intensified because seniors have a heightened sensitivity to these substances. There is also the fact that many seniors are on some form of medical drug for a health condition, then when these drugs are misused or mixed with alcohol or other illegal drugs, it's really a risky and lethal concoction. So it is important to help provide a means for seniors and older adults to acquire help for any kind of drug use issue before serious negative effects result. Senior centers offer seniors the ability to live their golden years drug and alcohol free, for them to enjoy this important time in life and not have to deal with the stresses caused by a lifetime of drug abuse.