LGBT is short for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and there are programs which address the unique needs of these clients. Individuals who are LGBT can often feel alone, misunderstood, and considered socially unwanted. This is sometimes a very difficult and painful existence, and leads many LGBT people to a life of drug use to numb this pain. Somebody who is LGBT might not feel relaxed in a traditional treatment center amongst people who aren't experiencing the same challenges they may be experiencing within their lives. A LGBT center offers an environment that is free from judgment, where LGBT clients can be completely safe and comfortable divulging to their peers and treatment counselors problems which need to be handled so that they can get better. Rehab counselors within a LGBT rehab can help clients mend relationships with their loved ones, in the event that their family disagree with their sexual choice as is usually the case. This situation is an extremely common trigger for abusing drugs, which is an illustration of a thing that can be handled in rehab. LGBT clients often just want to be accepted within their lives, and rehab will help them accept themselves and produce confidence to be able to lead a healthy life clear of alcohol and drugs.