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, not understood, and considered socially depraved. This may be a very hard or painful existence, and leads many LGBT people to a lifestyle of drug abuse to numb this pain. Somebody who is LGBT might not feel comfortable in a traditional treatment program amongst folks who aren't experiencing the same problems they are experiencing within their lives. A LGBT rehab provides an environment that's free of judgment, where LGBT clients can be completely safe and comfortable divulging to their peers and rehabilitation counselors issues which have to be resolved in order to get better. Rehabilitation counselors in a LGBT rehab will help clients fix relationships with their loved ones, in the event their family disagree with their sexual preference as is often the case. This situation is an extremely frequent trigger for abusing drugs, and is an illustration of something will be handled in rehabilitation. LGBT clients often only want to be accepted in their lives, and rehab will help them accept themselves and build confidence to be able to lead a wholesome life clear of drugs and alcohol.