Senior rehabs are designed to specifically meet the treatment needs of older and elderly rehabilitation clients. Substance abuse among older 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 saw rampant recreational substance abuse, and for some this persisted into their later years. As men and women age, the consequences related to substance abuse become intensified because seniors have an increased sensitivity to alcohol and drugs. Additionally there is the fact that many seniors are on some sort of medical drug for a health condition, then when these medicines are abused or mixed with alcohol or other recreational drugs, it could be an unsafe and lethal cocktail. So it is very important help provide an opportunity for seniors and older adults to acquire help for any sort of drug use issue before serious negative effects result. Senior programs offer seniors the opportunity to live out their golden years drug and alcohol free, so they can enjoy this important time in life and not have to cope with the strains and stress caused by a life of drug abuse.