Seniors and older adult persons in Port Elizabeth are prone, if not 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 drugs which can also be abused. When combined with street drugs and alcohol, seniors and older adults are a significantly higher risk of severe health effects possibly death. The negative stigmas associated with drug or alcohol addiction may keep many seniors and older adults out of the drug treatment facilities in Port Elizabeth they desperately need. For this reason, there are drug treatment programs which specialize in this age group of the population. These drug and alcohol rehab programs understand the needs which are exclusive to this group of clients, and how to deal with addiction among these clients. Because seniors and older adult persons are already prone to illness and accidents, it is crucial that they receive treatment before any illness or accident results from their their drug or alcohol addiction which can result in permanent if not fatal injury.