LGBT stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and there are programs which address the unique needs of these clients. Individuals who are LGBT can feel alone, misunderstood, and considered socially unwanted. This is often an extremely tough and painful existence, and leads many LGBT individuals to a life of substance abuse to alleviate this pain. Someone who is LGBT may not feel at ease in a traditional rehabilitation program amongst people who aren't experiencing the same challenges they may be experiencing in their lives. A LGBT center offers an environment which can be free from 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. Treatment counselors in the LGBT rehab will help clients mend relationships with their family, in the case their family disagree with their sexual preference as is usually the case. This circumstance is definitely a common trigger for drug abuse, which is an example of something can be resolved in treatment. LGBT clients often just want to be accepted within their lives, and rehabilitation will help them accept themselves and build confidence to be able to lead a healthy life without any alcohol and drugs.