You may be shocked to read that today more and more seniors/older adults are entering drug treatment programs in Boone, IA. Addiction is an issue that can have an effect on anyone. Even the elderly who have more life experience can slide into the lure of drug abuse and addiction. Typically their doctor prescribes a medication to help with the pain, anxiety, etc. They discover that the medication is helpful and may take far 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 struggling from co-occurring mental health problems that are able to be treated in conjunction with their addiction issues.