Native Americans and Alaska Natives are known to have much increased rates of alcohol and drug abuse and addiction than other races, an an issue which has to be aknowledged for these people to endure. Although the causes may vary from individual to person, the majority of of the reasons for the higher rates of drug abuse among Native American and Alaska Natives are cultural ones. 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 evident hurdles to helping Native Americans and Alaska Natives for drug and alcohol addiction are cultural ones and their language. For this reason it is vital that Native Americans and Alaska Natives in San Simon receive treatment services in a drug and alcohol rehab facility that is understanding of their culture, but most importantly in a drug rehab program that takes into the account the need to offer drug rehab in their language.