You may be shocked to read that today more and more seniors/older adults are entering drug rehabilitation programs in Scottdale, PA. Addiction is an issue that can have an effect on anyone. Even the elderly who have much more life experience can drop into the lure of drug abuse and addiction. Often times their doctor prescribes a medication to assist 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 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 suffering from co-occurring mental health complications that are able to be treated in conjunction with their addiction issues.