LGBT is short for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and there are centers which address the particular needs of these clients. Those who are LGBT can often feel alone, not understood, and viewed as socially unwanted. This is sometimes a very hard or painful existence, and leads many LGBT people to a lifestyle of drug use to numb this pain. Somebody who is LGBT may not feel comfortable inside a traditional treatment facility amongst folks who aren't experiencing the same challenges they may be experiencing in their lives. A LGBT rehab offers an environment that is totally free of judgment, where LGBT clients can feel totally comfortable and safe divulging to their peers and rehabilitation counselors problems which must be resolved so that they can recover. Rehabilitation counselors in a LGBT rehab will help clients mend relationships with their family members, in the event their loved ones disagree with their sexual preference as is usually the case. This situation is an extremely frequent trigger for substance abuse, which is an illustration of something will be resolved in rehabilitation. LGBT clients often only want to be accepted in their lives, and rehab will help them accept themselves and create confidence so that they can lead a healthy life without any alcohol and drugs.