LGBT is short for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and there are programs which address the particular needs of these clients. Those who are LGBT can often feel alone, not understood, and considered socially unwanted. This can be an extremely tough or painful existence, and leads many LGBT people to a life of drug abuse to numb this pain. Somebody that is LGBT may not feel safe within a conventional treatment facility amongst individuals who aren't experiencing the same challenges they may be experiencing in their lives. A LGBT facility provides an environment that is free from judgment, where LGBT clients can be totally comfortable and safe divulging to their peers and rehab counselors issues which have to be resolved in order to recover. Treatment counselors in a LGBT rehab will help clients mend relationships with their family, in case their family disagree with their sexual choice as is usually the case. This situation is an extremely frequent trigger for drug use, and is an 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 create confidence to be able to lead a healthy life clear of drugs and alcohol.