You may be amazed to read that today more and more seniors/older adults are entering drug rehab programs in New Bern, NC. Addiction is a problem that can impact anyone. Even the elderly who have far more life experience can fall into the lure of drug abuse and addiction. Usually their doctor prescribes a medication to help with the pain, anxiety, etc. They find that the medication is helpful and may take far more than prescribed or in conjunction with other substances like alcohol. Drug rehab facilities are a beneficial tool in helping seniors/older adults addicted to prescription drugs and other substances. Quite a few elderly addicts are also suffering from co-occurring psychological health complications that are able to be treated in conjunction with their addiction issues.