LGBT stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and there are programs which address the unique needs of these clients. Those who are LGBT can often feel alone, misunderstood, and seen as socially unwanted. This may be an extremely tough or painful existence, and leads many LGBT people to a life of drug abuse to alleviate these feelings. Someone who is LGBT may not feel safe in a conventional rehabilitation center amongst individuals who aren't experiencing the same challenges they may be experiencing in their lives. A LGBT program provides an environment which is free of judgment, where LGBT clients can feel totally safe and comfortable divulging to their peers and treatment counselors issues which have to be resolved to enable them to recover. Rehab counselors in a LGBT rehab can help clients mend relationships with their family members, in the event that their family disagree with their sexual preference as is usually the case. This situation is definitely a common trigger for abusing drugs, and is a good example of an issue that would be resolved in rehab. LGBT clients often only want to be accepted in their lives, and rehabilitation will help them accept themselves and produce confidence to enable them to lead a healthy life clear of alcohol and drugs.