Senior rehabs are designed to meet the needs of older and elderly rehab clients. Drug abuse among old individuals along with the elderly is a significant concern, especially as "baby boomers" go into their senior years. The era which these individuals come from saw rampant recreational substance abuse, and for some this continued into their senior years. As people age, the negative results linked to alcohol and drug abuse become magnified because older adults have a heightened sensitivity to alcohol and drugs. Additionally there is the reality that many seniors take some sort of prescription drug for an ailment, and when these prescriptions medication is misused or combined with alcohol and other recreational drugs, it can be a risky and deadly cocktail. So it is important to help provide an opportunity for seniors and older adults to obtain help for any kind of drug use issue before severe consequences result. Senior centers offer seniors the chance to live out their golden years drug and alcohol free, so they can enjoy this important time in their lives while not having to deal with the stresses caused by a lifetime of drug and alcohol use.