Native Americans and Alaska Natives are known to have much increased rates of drug abuse and addiction than other ethnicities, an a situation which has to be addressed for these cultures to survive. Although the things which trigger substance abuse may differ from individual to person, many of the causes for the higher rates of drug abuse among Native American and Alaska Natives related to their culture. First of all, Native American and Alaska Native youth appear to have some of the highest rates of drug and alcohol abuse in the U.S.. The most obvious hurdles to helping Native Americans and Alaska Natives for drug addiction are cultural differences and language. Due to this it is important that Native Americans and Alaska Natives in Navajo Dam, NM. obtain treatment services in a drug rehab facility that is understanding of their culture, and more importantly in one that understand the need to provide drug rehabilitation in their language.