You may be astonished to read that today more and more seniors/older adults are entering drug rehab programs in Gibson, TN. Addiction is a problem that can have an effect on anyone. Even the elderly who have more life experience can drop into the lure of drug abuse and addiction. Typically their doctor prescribes a medication to aid with the pain, anxiety, etc. They find that the medication is useful and may take much more than prescribed or in conjunction with other substances like alcohol. Drug treatment facilities are an useful tool in helping seniors/older adults addicted to prescription drugs and other substances. Quite a few elderly addicts are also struggling from co-occurring mental health issues that are able to be treated in conjunction with their addiction problems.