LGBT stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and there are centers which address the particular needs of these clients. People who are LGBT can often feel alone, misunderstood, and considered socially depraved. This can be a very difficult and painful existence, and leads many LGBT people to a lifestyle of substance abuse to numb this pain. Somebody who is LGBT might not exactly feel safe inside a traditional treatment facility amongst individuals who aren't experiencing the same challenges they may be experiencing in their lives. A LGBT center provides an environment that's totally free of judgment, where LGBT clients can be totally comfortable and safe revealing to their peers and treatment counselors problems which need to be resolved to be able to get well. Rehabilitation counselors within a LGBT rehab will help clients repair relationships with their loved ones, in the event that their family disagree with their sexual choice as is usually the case. This circumstance is an extremely frequent trigger for substance abuse, and it is an illustration of an issue that will be resolved in rehabilitation. 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 without any alcohol and drugs.