LGBT represents lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and there are programs which address the unique needs of these clients. Those who are LGBT can feel alone, not understood, and considered socially unwanted. This can be a very hard and painful existence, and leads many LGBT individuals to a life of drug use to numb this pain. Someone who is LGBT may not feel comfortable in a conventional treatment program amongst individuals who aren't experiencing the same challenges they may be experiencing within their lives. A LGBT program offers an environment that is totally free of judgment, where LGBT clients can feel totally safe and comfortable divulging to their peers and rehab counselors issues which have to be handled to enable them to get well. Rehabilitation counselors within a LGBT rehab will help clients mend relationships with their family, in the event that their loved ones disagree with their sexual preference as is generally the case. This situation is definitely a frequent trigger for substance abuse, and is also a good example of a thing that can be handled in rehabilitation. LGBT clients often just want to be accepted in their lives, and treatment will help them accept themselves and create confidence to be able to lead a healthy life without any drugs and alcohol.