Native Americans and Alaska Natives have significantly very high rates of drug abuse and drug addiction than other races, an an issue which must be resolved for these cultures to survive. While the reasons may differ from individual to individual, many of the causes for the higher rates of substance abuse amongst Native American and Alaska Natives related to their culture. In fact, Native American and Alaska Native youth have some of the highest rates of alcohol and drug abuse in the nation. The most apparent hurdles to helping Native Americans and Alaska Natives for addiction are cultural differences and language. Due to this it is vital that Native Americans and Alaska Natives in Floyd, New Mexico receive substance abuse treatment in a drug and alcohol rehabilitation center that is understanding of their culture, and more importantly in one that understand the need to supply alcohol and drug rehab in their language.