You may be amazed to read that today more and more seniors/older adults are entering drug treatment programs in Delaware, NJ. Addiction is a problem that can affect anyone. Even the elderly who have a lot more life experience can fall into the trap of drug abuse and addiction. Often their doctor prescribes a medication to help with the pain, anxiety, etc. They find that the medication is handy and may take much more than prescribed or in conjunction with other substances like alcohol. Drug treatment facilities are a beneficial tool in helping seniors/older adults addicted to prescription drugs and other substances. Quite a few elderly addicts are also suffering from co-occurring psychological health complications that are able to be treated in conjunction with their addiction problems.