You may be stunned to read that today more and more seniors/older adults are entering drug rehabilitation programs in Harlan, IA. Addiction is a problem that can affect anyone. Even the elderly who have far more life experience can fall into the lure of drug abuse and addiction. Typically their doctor prescribes a medication to aid 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 rehab facilities are a valuable tool in helping seniors/older adults addicted to prescription drugs and other substances. Quite a few elderly addicts are also struggling from co-occurring psychological health complications that are able to be treated in conjunction with their addiction issues.