LGBT is short for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and there are centers which address the particular needs of these clients. Individuals who are LGBT can often feel alone, not understood, and considered socially unwanted. This can be a very hard and painful existence, and leads many LGBT people to a lifestyle of substance abuse to alleviate this pain. Someone who is LGBT may not feel at ease in a traditional rehab program amongst individuals who aren't experiencing the same challenges they may be experiencing of their lives. A LGBT center provides an environment that is totally free of judgment, where LGBT clients can feel completely safe and comfortable divulging to their peers and rehabilitation counselors problems which must be resolved so that they can get better. Rehab counselors in the LGBT rehab can help clients fix relationships with their family members, in the case their family disagree with their sexual preference as is generally the case. This circumstance is an extremely frequent trigger for abusing drugs, which is an example of something which can be resolved in rehabilitation. LGBT clients often would like to be accepted within their lives, and treatment will help them accept themselves and build confidence to enable them to lead a wholesome life free from alcohol and drugs.