Native Americans and Alaska Natives are known to have significantly increased rates of substance abuse and drug addiction than other ethnicities, an a situation which should be aknowledged for these cultures to endure. Although the things which trigger substance abuse may differ from individual to individual, many of the factors for the significantly higher rates of alcohol and drug abuse amongst Native American and Alaska Natives are cultural ones. First of all, Native American and Alaska Native adolescents appear to have some of the highest rates of drug and alcohol abuse in the U.S.. The most obvious barriers to helping Native Americans and Alaska Natives for drug addiction are cultural challenges and their language. This is why it is important that Native Americans and Alaska Natives in Bellaire, MI. receive treatment services in an alcohol and drug rehabilitation facility that is culturally acceptable, and most importantly in a drug rehab program that takes into the account the need to provide alcohol and drug rehabilitation in their language.