Native Americans and Alaska Natives are known to have significantly increased rates of drug abuse and addiction than other ethnicities, an a situation which must be addressed for these people to endure. Although the causes may differ from person to person, many of the causes 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 appear to have some of the highest rates of alcohol and drug abuse in the country. The most apparent obstacles to helping Native Americans and Alaska Natives for drug addiction are cultural challenges and language. This is why it is important that Native Americans and Alaska Natives in Constable, New York obtain rehab treatment in a drug and alcohol treatment center that is understanding of their culture, but most importantly in a drug rehab program that considers the need to provide drug and alcohol rehab in their native tongue.