LGBT is short for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and there are centers which address the unique needs of these clients. Those who are LGBT can often feel alone, misunderstood, and seen as socially unwanted. This can be a quite challenging or painful existence, and leads many LGBT individuals to a lifestyle of drug abuse to alleviate these feelings. Someone who is LGBT might not feel at ease in a conventional rehab program amongst people who aren't experiencing the same problems they may be experiencing in their lives. A LGBT rehab offers an environment that is free from judgment, where LGBT clients can be completely safe and comfortable revealing to their peers and rehabilitation counselors problems which must be handled to be able to recover. Treatment counselors in a LGBT rehab will help clients fix relationships with their family members, in case their family disagree with their sexual choice as is usually the case. This circumstance is definitely a common trigger for abusing drugs, which is an illustration of an issue that can be handled in rehabilitation. LGBT clients often only want to be accepted within their lives, and treatment will help them accept themselves and build confidence in order to lead a healthy life free from alcohol and drugs.