Native Americans and Alaska Natives are known to have significantly increased rates of drug abuse and addiction than other ethnicities, an a circumstance which must be aknowledged for these cultures to survive. While the things which trigger substance abuse may vary from person to person, many of the causes for the significantly higher rates of abuse amongst Native American and Alaska Natives are cultural ones. In fact, Native American and Alaska Native adolescents have some of the highest rates of drug and alcohol abuse in the U.S.. The most apparent barriers to treating 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 Golovin, Alaska receive substance abuse treatment in a drug and alcohol rehabilitation center that is understanding of their culture, and most importantly in a drug rehab program that takes into the account the need to provide drug and alcohol rehab in their language.