Seniors and older adults in South San Francisco are prone, if not predisposed, to addiction much in the same way as any other individual. In fact, seniors and older adult persons are already using prescription drugs which are also commonly abused. When combined with street drugs and alcohol, seniors and older adult persons are at a higher risk of serious health effects including death. The social stereotypes associated with drug addiction may keep some seniors and older adults away from the drug rehabilitation centers in South San Francisco they desperately need. For this reason, there are drug and alcohol treatment centers which specialize in this age range of the population. These alcohol and drug rehabilitation facilities are aware of the issues which are peculiar to this age group, and how to treat addiction among this particular type of treatment client. Simply because seniors and older adult persons are already prone to illness and accidents, it is imperative that they seek treatment before any disease or accident occurs because of their addiction which can result in permanent if not fatal damage.