LGBT is short for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and there are programs which address the unique needs of these clients. People who are LGBT can often feel alone, not understood, and viewed as socially depraved. This is often a quite challenging or painful existence, and leads many LGBT people to a lifestyle of substance abuse to alleviate this pain. Somebody who is LGBT may not feel safe within a conventional rehab facility amongst people who aren't experiencing the same problems they may be experiencing within their lives. A LGBT rehab provides an environment which is totally free of judgment, where LGBT clients can be totally safe and comfortable divulging to their peers and treatment counselors issues which have to be handled in order to recover. Rehabilitation counselors within a LGBT rehab can help clients mend relationships with their loved ones, in the event their loved ones disagree with their sexual choice as is usually the case. This circumstance is certainly a frequent trigger for drug abuse, and it is an illustration of something will be resolved in rehabilitation. LGBT clients often just want to be accepted in their lives, and treatment will help them accept themselves and build confidence in order to lead a healthy life free from alcohol and drugs.