LGBT means lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and there are centers which address the unique needs of these clients. People who are LGBT can often feel alone, misunderstood, and seen as socially unwanted. This can be an extremely tough or painful existence, and leads many LGBT people to a lifestyle of substance abuse to alleviate these feelings. Somebody who is LGBT might not exactly feel at ease in a conventional rehab center amongst individuals who aren't experiencing the same challenges they may be experiencing in their lives. A LGBT program offers an environment which is totally free of judgment, where LGBT clients can be completely comfortable and safe divulging to their peers and rehab counselors issues which have to be resolved to be able to get better. Treatment counselors in a LGBT rehab will help clients mend relationships with their family, in the event that their loved ones disagree with their sexual preference as is usually the case. This circumstance is an extremely frequent trigger for substance abuse, and it is an example of something which can be handled in treatment. LGBT clients often only want to be accepted in their lives, and rehab will help them accept themselves and create confidence in order to lead a healthy life without any alcohol and drugs.