It is important for the parents and legal guardians of potential residents to understand that their child’s behavior is not necessarily a reflection of their parenting skills. The teen years are often a confusing and difficult time for many adolescents. Often, their behavior is driven by chemical and physical changes, which can cause the thoughts and emotions that become the focus of their need for specialized therapeutic strategies and intensive care. At Polaris, we believe in a different approach to recovery – our goal is to heal the entire family, not just the individual.