LGBT stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and there are centers which address the unique needs of these clients. Individuals who are LGBT can often feel alone, misunderstood, and viewed as socially depraved. This may be a very difficult and painful way to live, and leads many LGBT people to a life of drug abuse to numb this pain. Someone who is LGBT may not feel relaxed in a conventional rehabilitation center amongst folks who aren't experiencing the same problems they may be experiencing in their lives. A LGBT program offers an environment that's totally free of judgment, where LGBT clients can be totally safe and comfortable divulging to their peers and treatment counselors issues which have to be resolved in order to recover. Rehabilitation counselors within a LGBT rehab will help clients fix relationships with their loved ones, in the case their loved ones disagree with their sexual preference as is generally the case. This circumstance is an extremely frequent trigger for abusing drugs, and is a good example of something which can be handled in rehab. LGBT clients often just want to be accepted within their lives, and rehab will help them accept themselves and build confidence to enable them to lead a wholesome life without any alcohol and drugs.