LGBT represents lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and there are centers which address the unique needs of these clients. Individuals who are LGBT can feel alone, not understood, and viewed 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 may not feel safe in a traditional treatment center amongst folks who aren't experiencing the same challenges they are experiencing of their lives. A LGBT program offers an environment which is free from judgment, where LGBT clients can feel completely comfortable and safe revealing to their peers and rehab counselors issues which should be handled so that they can get well. Treatment counselors in a LGBT rehab can help clients mend relationships with their family, in the event their family disagree with their sexual choice as is usually the case. This situation is an extremely common trigger for abusing drugs, and is an illustration of something which would be handled in treatment. LGBT clients often just want to be accepted in their lives, and rehab will help them accept themselves and build confidence to be able to lead a healthy life free from drugs and alcohol.