Senior rehabs are mean to help meet the needs of older and elderly rehabilitation clients. Drug abuse among old individuals and the elderly is a major concern, especially as "baby boomers" reach their senior years. The time period which these individuals come from experienced widespread recreational substance abuse, and for some this carried on to their senior years. As people age, the effects related to substance abuse become intensified because seniors have an increased sensitivity to drugs and alcohol. Additionally there is the reality that many seniors are on some type of medical drug for an ailment, then when these medicines are misused or mixed with alcohol or any other recreational drugs, it could be a risky and deadly cocktail. So it is important to help provide a means for seniors and older adults to get help for any kind of substance abuse issue before severe negative effects result. Senior centers offer older adults the opportunity to live out their golden years alcohol and drug free, so they can enjoy this critical time in life and not have to cope with the strains and stress caused by a lifetime of drug and alcohol use.