LGBT is short for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and there are programs which address the particular needs of these clients. Those who are LGBT can feel alone, not understood, and viewed as socially unwanted. This is sometimes an extremely tough or painful existence, and leads many LGBT people to a life of drug use to numb these feelings. Somebody who is LGBT might not exactly feel at ease in a conventional rehab program amongst people who aren't experiencing the same problems they may be experiencing within their lives. A LGBT program provides an environment that is free of judgment, where LGBT clients can feel completely safe and comfortable revealing to their peers and treatment counselors problems which have to be resolved to be able to recover. Rehabilitation counselors within a LGBT rehab will help clients repair relationships with their loved ones, in the case their family disagree with their sexual choice as is often the case. This circumstance is certainly a common trigger for substance abuse, and is a good example of something which could be resolved in rehab. LGBT clients often just want to be accepted in their lives, and treatment will help them accept themselves and build confidence to be able to lead a wholesome life free of alcohol and drugs.