Native Americans and Alaska Natives have much increased rates of abuse and alcohol and drug addiction than other ethnicities, an a situation which should be resolved for these cultures to survive. Although the things which trigger substance abuse may vary from individual to person, the majority of of the factors for the high rates of substance abuse among Native American and Alaska Natives related to their culture. First of all, Native American and Alaska Native youth have some of the highest rates of drug and alcohol abuse in the nation. The most apparent obstacles to helping Native Americans and Alaska Natives for substance abuse are cultural differences and language. This is why it is important that Native Americans and Alaska Natives in Whittier, AK. obtain rehab treatment in an alcohol and drug rehab center that is culturally acceptable, and most importantly in a drug rehab that takes into the account the need to supply drug treatment in their language.