Native Americans and Alaska Natives have considerably increased rates of drug abuse and alcohol and drug addiction than other races, an an issue which should be addressed for these people to endure. While the causes may differ from person to individual, most of the reasons for the high rates of alcohol and drug abuse among Native American and Alaska Natives have to do with their culture. In fact, Native American and Alaska Native adolescents 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 addiction are cultural challenges and language. For this reason it is crucial that Native Americans and Alaska Natives in Four Corners receive rehab treatment in a drug rehab center that is understanding of their culture, but more importantly in a drug rehab that takes into the account the need to offer drug rehab in their native tongue.