LGBT is short for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and there are facilities which address the particular needs of these clients. Those who are LGBT can feel alone, misunderstood, and seen as socially depraved. This is often an extremely tough or painful existence, and leads many LGBT individuals to a lifestyle of drug use to numb this pain. Somebody who is LGBT might not exactly feel safe in a traditional rehabilitation facility amongst individuals who aren't experiencing the same challenges they are experiencing within their lives. A LGBT rehab offers an environment that's free from judgment, where LGBT clients can feel totally safe and comfortable revealing to their peers and rehab counselors issues which must be resolved to be able to get better. Rehabilitation counselors in a LGBT rehab can help clients repair relationships with their family, in the event their loved ones disagree with their sexual choice as is usually the case. This situation is an extremely frequent trigger for drug abuse, and is also an illustration of a thing that could be handled in treatment. LGBT clients often simply want to be accepted in their lives, and rehabilitation will help them accept themselves and build confidence to be able to lead a healthy life without any drugs and alcohol.