Native Americans and Alaska Natives have considerably increased rates of substance abuse and alcohol and drug addiction than other races, an an issue which should be resolved for these cultures to survive. Although the causes may vary from person to person, most of the factors for the higher rates of substance abuse amongst Native American and Alaska Natives are cultural ones. In fact, Native American and Alaska Native youth have some of the highest rates of alcohol and drug abuse in the U.S.. The most evident barriers to treating Native Americans and Alaska Natives for drug addiction are cultural differences and their language. Due to this it is vital that Native Americans and Alaska Natives in Greer, AZ. obtain substance abuse treatment in a drug rehab center that is culturally acceptable, but more importantly in one that considers the need to provide drug and alcohol rehabilitation in their language.