Senior rehabs are designed to meet the needs of older and elderly rehab clients. Substance abuse among older individuals and the elderly is really a significant problem, especially as "baby boomers" go into their senior years. The era which they come from experienced widespread recreational substance abuse, and for some this continued into their later years. As people age, the negative results associated with substance abuse become magnified because seniors have an increased sensitivity to alcohol and drugs. Additionally there is the reality that many seniors are on some form of prescription drug for a health condition, and when these prescriptions medication is abused or combined with alcohol or another illegal drugs, it can be a hazardous and lethal cocktail. So it is very important help provide an opportunity for seniors and older adults to get help for any sort of drug abuse issue before serious negative effects result. Senior centers offer seniors the opportunity to live their golden years alcohol and drug free, for them to enjoy this important time in life while not having to deal with the strains and stress caused by a lifetime of drug abuse.