LGBT stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and there are programs which address the particular needs of these clients. Those who are LGBT can feel alone, misunderstood, and viewed as socially unwanted. This is often a very difficult or painful existence, and leads many LGBT individuals to a lifestyle of substance abuse to alleviate these feelings. Someone that is LGBT may not feel safe within a traditional rehabilitation program amongst people who aren't experiencing the same challenges they are experiencing in their lives. A LGBT rehab provides an environment which is free of judgment, where LGBT clients can feel completely safe and comfortable revealing to their peers and rehab counselors issues which should be resolved so that they can get better. Treatment counselors in a LGBT rehab can help clients fix relationships with their family, in case their loved ones disagree with their sexual preference as is usually the case. This circumstance is an extremely frequent trigger for substance abuse, and is a good example of a thing that can be resolved 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 wholesome life free of alcohol and drugs.