LGBT stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and there are facilities which address the particular needs of these clients. People who are LGBT can often feel alone, misunderstood, and considered socially unwanted. This is often a very hard or painful existence, and leads many LGBT people to a life of substance abuse to alleviate this pain. Somebody who is LGBT might not feel comfortable within a traditional treatment center amongst people who aren't experiencing the same problems they may be experiencing of their lives. A LGBT facility offers an environment which is totally free of judgment, where LGBT clients can feel totally comfortable and safe divulging to their peers and rehab counselors issues which must be handled to be able to recover. Rehab counselors in a LGBT rehab will help clients mend relationships with their loved ones, 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 is an illustration of something which will be handled in treatment. LGBT clients often just want to be accepted in their lives, and rehabilitation will help them accept themselves and create confidence so that they can lead a wholesome life free of alcohol and drugs.