Native Americans and Alaska Natives have considerably very high rates of abuse and drug addiction than other races, an a circumstance which should be addressed for these people to survive. While the causes may differ from person to individual, most of the causes for the significantly higher rates of abuse amongst Native American and Alaska Natives are cultural ones. In fact, Native American and Alaska Native youth have some of the highest rates of drug and alcohol abuse in the country. The most apparent obstacles to treating Native Americans and Alaska Natives for addiction are cultural ones and their language. This is why it is crucial that Native Americans and Alaska Natives in Oklee receive treatment services in an alcohol and drug rehab center that is understanding of their culture, but most importantly in one that considers the need to provide drug and alcohol rehabilitation in their native tongue.