LGBT is short for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and there are programs which address the particular needs of these clients. Individuals who are LGBT can often feel alone, misunderstood, and viewed as socially depraved. This is sometimes an extremely tough or painful way to live, and leads many LGBT people to a life of drug abuse to alleviate this pain. Someone who is LGBT might not feel relaxed in a traditional rehab center amongst people who aren't experiencing the same problems they may be experiencing within their lives. A LGBT program provides an environment which is free from judgment, where LGBT clients can feel totally safe and comfortable revealing to their peers and treatment counselors problems which have to be resolved to be able to get well. Treatment counselors in the LGBT rehab will help clients fix relationships with their family, in case their family disagree with their sexual preference as is often the case. This situation is certainly a frequent trigger for drug use, and is also a good example of an issue that could be handled in treatment. LGBT clients often just want to be accepted in their lives, and treatment will help them accept themselves and build confidence to enable them to lead a wholesome life clear of drugs and alcohol.