Native Americans and Alaska Natives are known to have much increased rates of drug abuse and drug addiction than other races, an a circumstance which should be aknowledged for these cultures to survive. While the things which trigger substance abuse may vary from person to individual, many of the factors for the significantly higher rates of drug abuse among Native American and Alaska Natives are cultural ones. First of all, Native American and Alaska Native adolescents have some of the highest rates of drug and alcohol abuse in the country. The most apparent hurdles to helping Native Americans and Alaska Natives for addiction are cultural differences and their language. This is why it is crucial that Native Americans and Alaska Natives in Naytahwaush obtain substance abuse treatment in a drug rehabilitation center that is culturally acceptable, but most importantly in one that takes into the account the need to provide drug rehab in their language.