Seniors and older adult persons in Dunedin are susceptible, and some are even predisposed, to drug addiction much in the same way as any other age group. In fact, seniors and older adults are already typically on prescription drugs which can also be abused. When mixed with street drugs and alcohol, seniors and older adults are at risk of significant health effects including death. The social stigmas associated with addiction may keep certain seniors and older adult persons out of the alcohol and drug treatment programs in Dunedin that will help resolve their problem. Because of this, there are drug rehabilitation centers which cater to this age group of addict. These drug and alcohol rehabilitation programs understand the situations which are particular to this group of clients, and how to treat drug or alcohol addiction among these clients. Due to the fact seniors and older adults are already prone to sickness and accidents, it is imperative that they receive rehabilitation before any sickness or accident occurs because of their alcohol and drug abuse which can lead to long term if not fatal harm.