Native Americans and Alaska Natives have considerably higher rates of substance abuse and alcohol and drug addiction than other races, an an issue which must be aknowledged for these cultures to survive. While the causes may vary from person to individual, most of the reasons for the high rates of alcohol and drug 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 alcohol and drug abuse in the country. The most apparent obstacles to helping Native Americans and Alaska Natives for drug addiction are cultural ones and their language. Due to this it is vital that Native Americans and Alaska Natives in Pilot Point, Alaska receive rehab treatment in a drug and alcohol rehab facility that is understanding of their culture, but more importantly in a drug rehab program that takes into the account the need to supply drug rehab in their native tongue.