LGBT stands 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 often a very difficult and painful existence, and leads many LGBT people to a life of drug abuse to alleviate these feelings. Somebody who is LGBT might not exactly feel relaxed inside a conventional treatment facility amongst individuals 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 totally comfortable and safe divulging to their peers and rehabilitation counselors problems which have to be handled to enable them to get well. Treatment counselors in a LGBT rehab can help clients mend relationships with their loved ones, in the event their family disagree with their sexual preference as is often the case. This situation is definitely a frequent trigger for abusing drugs, and is a good example of something which would be resolved in treatment. LGBT clients often only want to be accepted in their lives, and rehabilitation will help them accept themselves and create confidence to be able to lead a healthy life free from drugs and alcohol.