Native Americans and Alaska Natives are known to have much higher rates of abuse and alcohol and drug addiction than other races, an a situation which must be addressed for these people to endure. Although the things which trigger substance abuse may differ from person to individual, most of the reasons for the significantly higher rates of drug abuse among Native American and Alaska Natives related to their culture. First of all, Native American and Alaska Native youth have some of the highest rates of alcohol and drug abuse in the U.S.. The most apparent barriers to treating Native Americans and Alaska Natives for substance abuse are cultural challenges and their language. This is why it is crucial that Native Americans and Alaska Natives in Lordsburg, NM. obtain treatment services in an alcohol and drug treatment center that is culturally acceptable, but most importantly in one that takes into the account the need to offer drug treatment in their language.