Seniors and older adults in Portland are prone, and some are even predisposed, to addiction much in the same way as any other man or woman. In fact, seniors and older adults are already using prescription drugs which can also be abused. When mixed with street drugs and alcohol, seniors and older adults are at risk of serious health consequences and even death. The negative stereotypes which are connected to addiction may keep certain seniors and older adult persons out of the drug rehab centers in Portland that will help resolve their problem. For this reason, there are drug rehabilitation facilities which cater to this age range of the population. These drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities understand the needs which are peculiar to the aging addict, and how to address alcohol and drug abuse among this particular type of treatment client. Because seniors and older adults are already prone to illness and accidents, it is important that they seek treatment before any disease or accident results from their their alcohol and drug abuse which can cause long term if not fatal injury.