Native Americans and Alaska Natives are known to have much very high rates of substance abuse and alcohol and drug addiction than other races, an a situation which has to be addressed for these cultures to endure. While the causes may vary from individual to person, the majority of of the factors for the significantly higher rates of alcohol and drug abuse among Native American and Alaska Natives have to do with their culture. First of all, Native American and Alaska Native youth have some of the highest rates of drug and alcohol abuse in the country. The most evident barriers to helping Native Americans and Alaska Natives for substance abuse are cultural differences and their language. Due to this it is important that Native Americans and Alaska Natives in Santa Fe, New Mexico receive treatment services in a drug and alcohol rehab facility that is culturally acceptable, and most importantly in a drug rehab that understand the need to supply drug rehab in their native tongue.