LGBT is short for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and there are programs which address the unique needs of these clients. Those who are LGBT can often feel alone, not understood, and considered socially depraved. This can be an extremely tough or painful existence, and leads many LGBT people to a lifestyle of drug abuse to numb these feelings. Somebody who is LGBT might not feel comfortable within a conventional rehab program amongst people who aren't experiencing the same challenges they are experiencing of their lives. A LGBT rehab provides an environment that's free from judgment, where LGBT clients can be totally comfortable and safe revealing to their peers and rehab counselors issues which should be resolved to be able to get well. Rehab counselors in the LGBT rehab can help clients mend relationships with their family, in the event their loved ones disagree with their sexual preference as is usually the case. This situation is certainly a frequent trigger for substance abuse, which is a good example of an issue that can 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 to be able to lead a wholesome life without any drugs and alcohol.