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