LGBT is short for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and there are facilities which address the particular needs of these clients. Those who are LGBT can often feel alone, misunderstood, and seen as socially depraved. This can be an extremely tough or painful existence, and leads many LGBT people to a life of drug use to numb this pain. Somebody who is LGBT might not feel comfortable in a traditional treatment center amongst folks who aren't experiencing the same challenges they may be experiencing in their lives. A LGBT facility provides an environment which can be totally free of judgment, where LGBT clients can feel completely comfortable and safe divulging to their peers and rehabilitation counselors issues which have to be handled in order to recover. Rehab counselors in a LGBT rehab can help clients repair relationships with their family members, in the case their family disagree with their sexual choice as is generally the case. This situation is definitely a frequent trigger for drug use, and is also an illustration of something which can be handled in treatment. LGBT clients often only want to be accepted within their lives, and rehabilitation will help them accept themselves and build confidence so that they can lead a healthy life free of drugs and alcohol.