Native Americans and Alaska Natives are known to have significantly increased rates of abuse and addiction than other races, an a circumstance which must be aknowledged for these cultures to endure. While the causes may differ from individual to individual, most of the causes for the significantly higher rates of alcohol and drug abuse among Native American and Alaska Natives have to do with their culture. In fact, Native American and Alaska Native youth appear to have some of the highest rates of drug and alcohol abuse in the nation. The most apparent obstacles to helping Native Americans and Alaska Natives for drug addiction are cultural differences and language. Due to this it is vital that Native Americans and Alaska Natives in Palisade, Colorado obtain substance abuse treatment in a drug rehabilitation program that is culturally acceptable, and more importantly in a drug rehab program that takes into the account the need to provide alcohol and drug rehab in their native tongue.