Senior rehabs are designed to specifically meet the treatment needs of older and elderly rehab clients. Drug use among old individuals as well as the elderly is a major problem, especially as "baby boomers" go into their senior years. The era which these individuals come from experienced widespread recreational substance abuse, and for some this persisted into their later years. As individuals age, the negative results connected with substance abuse become magnified because older adults have an increased sensitivity to these substances. Additionally there is the reality that many seniors are on some form of medical drug for a health condition, and when these drugs are abused or mixed with alcohol or any other illegal drugs, it could be a hazardous and lethal concoction. So it is very important help provide an opportunity for seniors and older persons to obtain help for any type of substance abuse issue before serious consequences result. Senior centers offer seniors the opportunity to live out their golden years drug and alcohol free, for them to enjoy this critical time in life while not having to cope with the strains and stress caused by a lifetime of drug and alcohol use.