LGBT means lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and there are facilities which address the unique needs of these clients. Those who are LGBT can often feel alone, not understood, and seen as socially unwanted. This is sometimes a very hard and painful way to live, and leads many LGBT individuals to a lifestyle of drug use to numb these feelings. Someone who is LGBT might not exactly feel relaxed within a conventional rehabilitation center amongst people who aren't experiencing the same challenges they may be experiencing in their lives. A LGBT facility offers an environment which can be free from judgment, where LGBT clients can be completely comfortable and safe divulging to their peers and treatment counselors issues which need to be handled to be able to get well. Rehab counselors in the LGBT rehab can help clients mend relationships with their family, in the event their family disagree with their sexual preference as is often the case. This situation is an extremely common trigger for substance abuse, and it is an illustration of something will be resolved in rehab. LGBT clients often simply want to be accepted in their lives, and rehab will help them accept themselves and build confidence to be able to lead a wholesome life free of drugs and alcohol.