RTC provides treatment for problems such as; Oppositional defiant disorder, conduct disorder, depression, bipolar disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Residential treatment centers also provide structure for educational issues, certain personality disorders and life stage issues, as well as drug and alcohol abuse counseling. Residents appear to respond best to individual attention and support received from an encompassing community. “In contrast, programs that fail to reduce recidivism include deterrent programs such as boot camps and shock probation.””