Senior rehabs are designed to meet the needs of older and elderly rehabilitation clients. Substance abuse among old individuals along with the elderly is a significant problem, particularly as "baby boomers" go into their senior years. The era which they come from saw rampant recreational drug abuse, and for some this persisted into their later years. As men and women age, the effects related to substance abuse become intensified because seniors have a heightened sensitivity to alcohol and drugs. There's also the reality that many seniors are on some type of prescription drug for a health condition, and when these medicines are misused or mixed with alcohol or any other illegal drugs, it's really a hazardous and lethal cocktail. So it is very important help provide an opportunity for seniors and older adults to get help for any kind of drug abuse issue before serious negative effects result. Senior centers offer seniors the chance to live out their golden years alcohol and drug free, so they can enjoy this important time in their lives without having to cope with the strains and stress caused by a lifetime of drug abuse.