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 seen as socially unwanted. This is sometimes a very difficult or painful way to live, and leads many LGBT individuals to a life of drug use to numb these feelings. Somebody who is LGBT might not exactly feel at ease in a traditional rehabilitation program amongst folks who aren't experiencing the same problems they are experiencing within their lives. A LGBT center offers an environment that is free of judgment, where LGBT clients can feel totally safe and comfortable divulging to their peers and rehabilitation counselors problems which must be handled to be able to recover. Rehab counselors in a LGBT rehab will help clients mend relationships with their family members, in the event their loved ones disagree with their sexual preference as is usually the case. This situation is an extremely frequent trigger for abusing drugs, which is an example of something would be handled in treatment. LGBT clients often would like to be accepted in their lives, and rehabilitation will help them accept themselves and build confidence to enable them to lead a healthy life free of alcohol and drugs.