You may be surprised to read that today more and more seniors/older adults are entering drug rehabilitation programs in Mount Bethel, PA. Addiction is an issue that can impact anyone. Even the elderly who have much more life experience can fall into the lure of drug abuse and addiction. Often times their doctor prescribes a medication to help with the pain, anxiety, etc. They discover that the medication is handy and may take more than prescribed or in conjunction with other substances like alcohol. Drug rehabilitation facilities 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 problems that are able to be treated in conjunction with their addiction issues.