You may be astonished to read that today more and more seniors/older adults are entering drug rehab programs in Canisteo, NY. Addiction is a problem that can impact anyone. Even the elderly who have more life experience can drop into the lure of drug abuse and addiction. Often their doctor prescribes a medication to assist with the pain, anxiety, etc. They discover that the medication is beneficial and may take more than prescribed or in conjunction with other substances like alcohol. Drug treatment centers 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 problems.