LGBT is short for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and there are centers which address the particular needs of these clients. Individuals who are LGBT can feel alone, misunderstood, and considered socially depraved. This can be a very difficult or painful way to live, and leads many LGBT individuals to a life of substance abuse to alleviate these feelings. Somebody who is LGBT may not feel relaxed in a conventional rehab program amongst people who aren't experiencing the same challenges they are experiencing within their lives. A LGBT program offers an environment which is free of judgment, where LGBT clients can be completely safe and comfortable revealing to their peers and rehabilitation counselors issues which have to be handled in order to recover. Treatment counselors in a LGBT rehab can help clients fix relationships with their family, in the event that their loved ones disagree with their sexual choice as is usually the case. This situation is definitely a frequent trigger for drug abuse, and is also a good example of a thing that will be handled in treatment. LGBT clients often only want to be accepted in their lives, and rehab will help them accept themselves and build confidence to be able to lead a wholesome life clear of drugs and alcohol.