Native Americans and Alaska Natives are known to have considerably very high rates of abuse and drug addiction than other ethnicities, an a situation which has to 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 have to do with their culture. In fact, Native American and Alaska Native youth have some of the highest rates of alcohol and drug abuse in the nation. The most apparent barriers to treating Native Americans and Alaska Natives for addiction are cultural challenges and language. This is why it is important that Native Americans and Alaska Natives in Loving receive treatment services in an alcohol and drug treatment facility that is understanding of their culture, but most importantly in a drug rehab program that considers the need to offer drug treatment in their native tongue.