LGBT represents lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and there are programs which address the particular needs of these clients. People who are LGBT can often feel alone, misunderstood, and viewed as socially depraved. This is often a very difficult and painful way to live, and leads many LGBT individuals to a life of drug use to numb these feelings. Somebody that is LGBT might not feel comfortable within a traditional rehab center amongst folks who aren't experiencing the same challenges they may be experiencing of their lives. A LGBT center provides an environment that is free of judgment, where LGBT clients can be completely comfortable and safe revealing to their peers and rehabilitation counselors problems which should be handled in order to recover. Rehab counselors in a LGBT rehab will help clients mend relationships with their loved ones, in the event their loved ones disagree with their sexual preference as is usually the case. This circumstance is an extremely frequent trigger for substance abuse, which is a good example of something would be resolved in rehab. LGBT clients often just want to be accepted in their lives, and treatment will help them accept themselves and create confidence in order to lead a wholesome life without any alcohol and drugs.