You may be stunned to read that today more and more seniors/older adults are entering drug rehabilitation programs in Merrifield, MN. Addiction is an issue that can affect anyone. Even the elderly who have more life experience can fall into the trap of drug abuse and addiction. Typically their doctor prescribes a medication to assist with the pain, anxiety, etc. They find that the medication is helpful and may take more than prescribed or in conjunction with other substances like alcohol. Drug treatment programs are an useful tool in helping seniors/older adults addicted to prescription drugs and other substances. Quite a few elderly addicts are also suffering from co-occurring mental health complications that are able to be treated in conjunction with their addiction problems.