Seniors and older adult persons in Tatum are prone, and some are even predisposed, to drug or alcohol addiction much in the same way as any other individual. In fact, seniors and older adults are already using prescription medications which can also be abused. When combined with street drugs and alcohol, seniors and older adults are at a higher risk of significant health consequences including death. The social stigmas which are connected to addiction may keep some seniors and older adults out of the alcohol and drug rehabilitation programs in Tatum that will help resolve their problem. Due to this, there are drug rehab programs which cater to this age range of the population. These drug and alcohol rehab facilities are aware of the issues which are particular to this group of clients, and how to address alcohol and drug abuse among seniors and older adults. Because seniors and older adult persons are already prone to sickness and accidents, it is important that they seek rehab before any sickness or accident results from their their drug addiction which may cause permanent if not fatal damage.