Native Americans and Alaska Natives have much increased rates of drug abuse and drug addiction than other ethnicities, an a circumstance which should be aknowledged for these cultures to endure. While the reasons may differ from person to individual, many of the reasons for the significantly higher rates of substance abuse among Native American and Alaska Natives have to do with their culture. In fact, Native American and Alaska Native youth have some of the highest rates of alcohol and drug abuse in the U.S.. The most evident barriers to treating Native Americans and Alaska Natives for drug addiction are cultural challenges and their language. For this reason it is important that Native Americans and Alaska Natives in Purdum, NE. receive rehab treatment in a drug and alcohol rehab center that is understanding of their culture, and most importantly in one that understand the need to offer drug rehabilitation in their language.