Senior rehabs are designed to specifically meet the treatment needs of older and elderly rehab clients. Drug abuse among older individuals and the elderly is a major concern, especially as "baby boomers" go into their senior years. The era which these individuals come from saw widespread recreational substance abuse, and for some this continued to their senior years. As individuals age, the effects associated with substance abuse become intensified because seniors have a heightened sensitivity to alcohol and drugs. There is also the fact that many seniors take some type of prescription drug for a health condition, and when these drugs are misused or mixed with alcohol or any other recreational drugs, it can be a risky and lethal concoction. So it is very important help provide an opportunity for seniors and older persons to acquire help for any sort of drug use issue before severe consequences result. Senior facilities offer older adults the ability to live out 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.