Native Americans and Alaska Natives have much higher rates of substance abuse and drug addiction than other races, an a circumstance which should be addressed for these cultures to survive. While the reasons may vary from person to person, most of the reasons 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 have some of the highest rates of alcohol and drug abuse in the U.S.. The most obvious barriers to treating Native Americans and Alaska Natives for drug and alcohol addiction are cultural challenges and language. Due to this it is vital that Native Americans and Alaska Natives in Pedro Bay, AK. obtain substance abuse treatment in a drug treatment center that is culturally acceptable, and more importantly in one that understand the need to provide alcohol and drug rehabilitation in their language.