Native Americans and Alaska Natives are known to have significantly higher rates of abuse and alcohol and drug addiction than other ethnicities, an a situation which must be resolved for these cultures to endure. While the causes may vary from person to individual, many of the reasons for the significantly higher rates of abuse amongst Native American and Alaska Natives related to their culture. In fact, Native American and Alaska Native youth appear to have some of the highest rates of alcohol and drug abuse in the country. The most apparent barriers to helping Native Americans and Alaska Natives for drug addiction are cultural challenges and language. This is why it is important that Native Americans and Alaska Natives in Mora, New Mexico obtain rehab treatment in a drug rehab facility that is culturally acceptable, and most importantly in one that takes into the account the need to offer alcohol and drug treatment in their native tongue.