Native Americans and Alaska Natives have considerably very high rates of alcohol and drug abuse and alcohol and drug addiction than other ethnicities, an a situation which should be aknowledged for these cultures to endure. Although the things which trigger substance abuse may vary from person to individual, many of the factors for the higher rates of abuse among Native American and Alaska Natives have to do with their culture. 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 apparent barriers to helping Native Americans and Alaska Natives for addiction are cultural differences and language. This is why it is important that Native Americans and Alaska Natives in Vernon, AZ. receive treatment services in a drug treatment facility that is understanding of their culture, and more importantly in a drug rehab program that considers the need to offer drug rehab in their language.