Native Americans and Alaska Natives are known to have significantly increased rates of abuse and alcohol and drug addiction than other ethnicities, an an issue which has to be aknowledged for these people to endure. Although the reasons may vary from person to individual, most of the causes for the high 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 adolescents have some of the highest rates of drug and alcohol abuse in the U.S.. The most obvious barriers to helping Native Americans and Alaska Natives for drug addiction are cultural differences and their language. This is why it is crucial that Native Americans and Alaska Natives in Keams Canyon, AZ. receive treatment services in an alcohol and drug treatment center that is understanding of their culture, but most importantly in one that understand the need to provide alcohol and drug treatment in their language.