Senior rehabs are designed to meet the needs of older and elderly treatment clients. Substance abuse among old individuals and also the elderly is a significant problem, particularly as "baby boomers" go into their 50s and 60s. The time period which they come from experienced widespread recreational drug abuse, and for some this continued into their later years. As people age, the consequences related to alcohol and drug abuse become magnified because seniors have an increased sensitivity to these substances. Additionally there is the truth that many seniors are on some form of prescription drug for a health condition, then when these medicines are abused or combined with alcohol or other illegal drugs, it could be a dangerous and lethal concoction. So it is important to help provide an opportunity for seniors and older persons to get help for any type of drug abuse issue before significant consequences result. Senior centers offer seniors the opportunity to live out their golden years substance abuse free, so they can enjoy this critical time in their life without having to deal with the stresses caused by a life of substance abuse.