Native Americans and Alaska Natives have significantly increased rates of alcohol and drug abuse and drug addiction than other races, an a situation which must be addressed for these people to endure. While the things which trigger substance abuse may differ from individual to individual, most of the reasons for the high rates of alcohol and drug abuse among Native American and Alaska Natives have to do with their culture. First of all, Native American and Alaska Native adolescents have some of the highest rates of alcohol and drug abuse in the U.S.. The most apparent obstacles to helping Native Americans and Alaska Natives for drug addiction are cultural challenges and their language. This is why it is important that Native Americans and Alaska Natives in Sandstone, Minnesota receive treatment services in a drug rehab facility that is culturally acceptable, but most importantly in one that understand the need to supply drug rehab in their language.