Native Americans and Alaska Natives are known to have considerably very high rates of drug abuse and addiction than other races, an a circumstance which should be addressed for these cultures to survive. While the causes may vary from person to individual, most of the causes for the significantly 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 appear to have some of the highest rates of alcohol and drug abuse in the country. The most obvious barriers to helping Native Americans and Alaska Natives for drug and alcohol addiction are cultural challenges and language. Due to this it is crucial that Native Americans and Alaska Natives in Arch Cape, Oregon receive rehab treatment in a drug rehab program that is understanding of their culture, and more importantly in a drug rehab program that considers the need to supply alcohol and drug rehab in their language.