LGBT stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and there are centers which address the unique needs of these clients. People who are LGBT can often feel alone, not understood, and considered socially depraved. This is often a very hard or painful way to live, and leads many LGBT people to a lifestyle of substance abuse to alleviate this pain. Someone who is LGBT may not feel safe in a conventional treatment program amongst people who aren't experiencing the same challenges they may be experiencing within their lives. A LGBT facility offers an environment that is totally free of judgment, where LGBT clients can feel completely safe and comfortable divulging to their peers and treatment counselors issues which need to be handled to be able to get better. Rehabilitation counselors in a LGBT rehab will help clients repair relationships with their loved ones, in the event their family disagree with their sexual preference as is usually the case. This circumstance is an extremely frequent trigger for substance abuse, which is an illustration of a thing that will be resolved in treatment. LGBT clients often simply want to be accepted in their lives, and rehab will help them accept themselves and build confidence in order to lead a healthy life clear of drugs and alcohol.