Native Americans and Alaska Natives have significantly very high rates of alcohol and drug abuse and addiction than other ethnicities, an a situation which should be addressed for these cultures to endure. Although the causes may vary from person to person, the majority of of the causes for the significantly higher rates of abuse amongst Native American and Alaska Natives have to do with their culture. In fact, Native American and Alaska Native adolescents have some of the highest rates of alcohol and drug abuse in the country. The most apparent barriers to helping Native Americans and Alaska Natives for drug addiction are cultural ones and their language. This is why it is crucial that Native Americans and Alaska Natives in Stuart, NE. receive treatment services in an alcohol and drug rehab facility that is understanding of their culture, and more importantly in a drug rehab that takes into the account the need to provide drug treatment in their native tongue.