Native Americans and Alaska Natives are known to have considerably increased rates of alcohol and drug abuse and addiction than other races, an an issue which must be aknowledged for these people to endure. While the causes may vary from person to person, the majority of of the causes for the higher rates of substance 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 alcohol and drug abuse in the U.S.. The most obvious hurdles to helping Native Americans and Alaska Natives for drug addiction are cultural differences and their language. This is why it is important that Native Americans and Alaska Natives in Acton receive substance abuse treatment in a drug treatment program that is culturally acceptable, and most importantly in a drug rehab that considers the need to offer drug and alcohol rehab in their language.