Senior rehabs are designed to specifically meet the treatment needs of older and elderly rehab clients. Substance abuse among old individuals and the elderly is a major concern, particularly as "baby boomers" go into their senior years. The era which these individuals come from experienced rampant recreational drug use, and for some this persisted into their later years. As people age, the consequences associated with substance abuse become intensified because seniors have an increased sensitivity to alcohol and drugs. There's also the truth that many seniors are on some kind of prescription drug for an ailment, and when these medicines are abused or mixed with alcohol or another illegal drugs, it could be a hazardous and lethal concoction. So it is important to help provide a means for seniors and older persons to get help for any sort of substance abuse issue before significant consequences result. Senior programs offer older adults the chance to live their golden years substance free, so they can enjoy this important time in life while not having to cope with the stresses caused by a lifetime of drug abuse.