LGBT means lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and there are centers which address the particular needs of these clients. People who are LGBT can often feel alone, misunderstood, and seen as socially depraved. This is sometimes a quite challenging or painful way to live, and leads many LGBT individuals to a lifestyle of substance abuse to alleviate this pain. Someone that is LGBT may not feel at ease within a conventional rehab center amongst people who aren't experiencing the same challenges they are experiencing in their lives. A LGBT program offers an environment that is totally free of judgment, where LGBT clients can be totally comfortable and safe divulging to their peers and treatment counselors problems which have to be resolved to be able to get well. Rehab counselors within a LGBT rehab can help clients mend relationships with their family, in the event their family disagree with their sexual choice as is often the case. This situation is an extremely frequent trigger for drug abuse, and it is a good example of an issue that could be resolved in rehab. LGBT clients often would like to be accepted in their lives, and rehabilitation will help them accept themselves and build confidence in order to lead a healthy life free of alcohol and drugs.