Seniors and older adults in Whitehall, Pennsylvania are susceptible, and some are even predisposed, to drug or alcohol addiction much in the same way as any other age group. In fact, seniors and older adult persons are already using prescription medications which can also be abused. When mixed with illicit drugs and alcohol, seniors and older adult persons are a significantly higher risk of significant health consequences including death. The social stereotypes associated with drug or alcohol addiction may keep certain seniors and older adults away from the alcohol and drug treatment facilities in Whitehall, Pennsylvania they desperately need. For this reason, there are drug and alcohol treatment programs which cater to this age group of the population. These drug and alcohol rehab programs understand the situations which are exclusive to this group of clients, and how to address drug or alcohol addiction among these clients. Due to the fact seniors and older adult persons are already prone to sickness and accidents, it is important that they look for rehabilitation before any disease or accident occurs because of their alcohol and drug abuse which may lead to permanent if not fatal harm.