LGBT is short for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and there are programs which address the particular needs of these clients. People who are LGBT can often feel alone, misunderstood, and seen as socially unwanted. This may be a very difficult or painful existence, and leads many LGBT people to a lifestyle of drug abuse to alleviate this pain. Someone who is LGBT may not feel comfortable inside a traditional rehabilitation program amongst people who aren't experiencing the same challenges they are experiencing within their lives. A LGBT facility offers an environment that's free of judgment, where LGBT clients can be totally comfortable and safe revealing to their peers and rehabilitation counselors issues which must be handled so that they can recover. Rehabilitation counselors in a LGBT rehab will help clients repair relationships with their loved ones, in the event their loved ones disagree with their sexual preference as is usually the case. This situation is definitely a frequent trigger for abusing drugs, and it is an example of something which will be handled in treatment. LGBT clients often simply want to be accepted within their lives, and rehabilitation will help them accept themselves and build confidence to be able to lead a wholesome life free from alcohol and drugs.