LGBT stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and there are programs which address the particular needs of these clients. People who are LGBT can often feel alone, not understood, and seen as socially unwanted. This can be a very hard and painful existence, and leads many LGBT individuals to a lifestyle of substance abuse to alleviate this pain. Someone who is LGBT might not feel at ease within a conventional rehabilitation facility amongst folks who aren't experiencing the same problems they may be experiencing in their lives. A LGBT program provides an environment that is free from judgment, where LGBT clients can be completely comfortable and safe revealing to their peers and rehab counselors issues which have to be resolved to be able to get well. Rehab counselors in the LGBT rehab can help clients fix relationships with their loved ones, in the case their family disagree with their sexual choice as is generally the case. This situation is definitely a frequent trigger for substance abuse, and is a good example of an issue that could be handled in rehabilitation. LGBT clients often just want to be accepted within their lives, and rehabilitation will help them accept themselves and produce confidence in order to lead a healthy life free from alcohol and drugs.