LGBT means lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and there are centers which address the particular needs of these clients. Those who are LGBT can often feel alone, not understood, and seen as socially depraved. This can be a very hard or painful way to live, and leads many LGBT people to a lifestyle of drug abuse to numb these feelings. Someone that is LGBT might not feel safe inside a traditional rehab center amongst people who aren't experiencing the same challenges they are experiencing within their lives. A LGBT facility offers an environment that is free of judgment, where LGBT clients can be completely comfortable and safe divulging to their peers and treatment counselors issues which should be handled so that they can get well. Treatment counselors in a LGBT rehab will help clients mend relationships with their family, in the event their loved ones disagree with their sexual preference as is often the case. This situation is definitely a common trigger for substance abuse, and is also a good example of an issue that could be handled in rehab. LGBT clients often simply want to be accepted in their lives, and rehab will help them accept themselves and build confidence in order to lead a healthy life without any alcohol and drugs.