LGBT is short for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and there are centers which address the unique needs of these clients. Individuals who are LGBT can often feel alone, misunderstood, and viewed as socially depraved. This can be a very hard and painful way to live, and leads many LGBT individuals to a lifestyle of drug use to alleviate this pain. Somebody who is LGBT might not feel relaxed within a conventional rehab program amongst individuals who aren't experiencing the same problems they may be experiencing in their lives. A LGBT center offers an environment that's free from judgment, where LGBT clients can feel totally safe and comfortable revealing to their peers and treatment counselors problems which should be handled in order to get well. Treatment counselors in a LGBT rehab can help clients mend relationships with their family members, in case their family disagree with their sexual preference as is often the case. This situation is an extremely frequent trigger for drug abuse, and is a good example of an issue that will be handled in rehab. LGBT clients often simply want to be accepted within their lives, and treatment will help them accept themselves and create confidence in order to lead a healthy life without any drugs and alcohol.