Native Americans and Alaska Natives are known to have much higher rates of abuse and drug addiction than other ethnicities, an a situation which should be resolved for these people to endure. Although the causes may vary from person to person, many of the reasons for the high rates of alcohol and drug abuse amongst Native American and Alaska Natives have to do with their culture. In fact, Native American and Alaska Native youth have some of the highest rates of drug and alcohol abuse in the U.S.. The most obvious barriers to treating Native Americans and Alaska Natives for substance abuse are cultural differences and their language. For this reason it is vital that Native Americans and Alaska Natives in Whitewater, CO. receive rehab treatment in a drug rehabilitation center that is understanding of their culture, and most importantly in one that understand the need to offer drug rehab in their language.