LGBT stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and there are facilities which address the unique needs of these clients. People who are LGBT can feel alone, not understood, and considered socially depraved. This is often a very difficult and painful way to live, and leads many LGBT people to a lifestyle of drug abuse to numb this pain. Somebody who is LGBT might not exactly feel safe inside a traditional treatment program amongst folks who aren't experiencing the same problems they may be experiencing within their lives. A LGBT center offers an environment that's free of judgment, where LGBT clients can be totally comfortable and safe divulging to their peers and rehabilitation counselors issues which need to be handled to enable them to get better. Rehabilitation counselors in a LGBT rehab will help clients mend relationships with their family members, in the event their family disagree with their sexual preference as is usually the case. This situation is an extremely common trigger for substance abuse, and is also an example of an issue that would be resolved in rehab. LGBT clients often only want to be accepted within their lives, and rehabilitation will help them accept themselves and create confidence in order to lead a healthy life clear of drugs and alcohol.