Seniors and older adults in San Juan are prone, and some are even predisposed, to drug 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 combined with illicit drugs and alcohol, seniors and older adults are a significantly higher risk of severe health consequences including death. The negative stigmas associated with drug addiction may keep some seniors and older adults out of the alcohol and drug treatment programs in San Juan they desperately need. Due to this, there are drug rehabilitation centers which cater to this age group of addict. These drug rehabilitation facilities are aware of the issues which are peculiar to this age group, and how to treat addiction among these clients. Due to the fact seniors and older adult persons are already prone to disease and accidents, it is crucial that they receive treatment before any illness or accident results from their their drug addiction which may cause long term if not fatal injury.