Native Americans and Alaska Natives have considerably increased rates of substance abuse and addiction than other ethnicities, an a situation which must be resolved for these people to endure. While the causes may differ from individual to individual, most of the causes for the high rates of drug abuse among Native American and Alaska Natives are cultural ones. First of all, Native American and Alaska Native adolescents appear to have some of the highest rates of drug and alcohol abuse in the U.S.. The most obvious obstacles to helping Native Americans and Alaska Natives for drug addiction are cultural differences and language. Due to this it is important that Native Americans and Alaska Natives in Salida, California receive rehab treatment in an alcohol and drug rehabilitation facility that is culturally acceptable, and most importantly in a drug rehab that considers the need to offer alcohol and drug treatment in their language.