Seniors and older adult persons in Athens are prone, and some are even predisposed, to drug addiction just like any other man or woman. Factually, seniors and older adult persons are already using prescription medications which can also be abused. When mixed with street drugs and alcohol, seniors and older adults are at a higher risk of significant health effects possibly death. The social stigmas which are connected to addiction may keep certain seniors and older adult persons away from the drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities in Athens that will help resolve their problem. Due to this, there are drug and alcohol treatment facilities which cater to this age group of the population. These drug rehabilitation facilities understand the situations which are particular to this age group, and how to treat addiction among these clients. Because seniors and older adult persons are more prone to sickness and accidents, it is important that they seek rehabilitation before any sickness or accident occurs because of their drug or alcohol addiction which can cause permanent if not fatal harm.