LGBT is short for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and there are centers which address the unique needs of these clients. People who are LGBT can often feel alone, not understood, and considered socially unwanted. This may be a very hard or painful existence, and leads many LGBT people to a life of substance abuse to numb this pain. Somebody that is LGBT might not exactly feel comfortable in a conventional rehab center amongst people who aren't experiencing the same challenges they may be experiencing within their lives. A LGBT rehab provides an environment that is free of judgment, where LGBT clients can be completely safe and comfortable revealing to their peers and treatment counselors issues which should be resolved so that they can recover. Rehabilitation counselors in the LGBT rehab can help clients mend relationships with their family members, in the event that their family disagree with their sexual choice as is usually the case. This situation is definitely a frequent trigger for substance abuse, and it is a good example of something which will be resolved in rehabilitation. LGBT clients often only want to be accepted in their lives, and rehab will help them accept themselves and produce confidence so that they can lead a healthy life free of alcohol and drugs.