Senior rehabs are mean to help specifically meet the treatment needs of older and elderly rehab clients. Substance abuse among old individuals and the elderly is a major problem, particularly as "baby boomers" go into their senior years. The era which they come from saw rampant recreational substance abuse, and for some this persisted to their senior years. As individuals age, the consequences related to substance abuse become magnified because seniors have a heightened sensitivity to alcohol and drugs. There's also the reality that many seniors take some sort of prescription drug for a health condition, then when these drugs are abused or mixed with alcohol or any other illegal drugs, it can be an unsafe and lethal concoction. So it is very important help provide an opportunity for seniors and older adults to get help for any sort of drug use issue before significant negative effects result. Senior facilities offer seniors the opportunity to live their golden years drug and alcohol free, to enable them to enjoy this critical time in their lives without having to cope with the strains and stress caused by a life of drug abuse.