LGBT stands 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, misunderstood, and seen as socially unwanted. This may be an extremely tough and painful existence, and leads many LGBT people to a lifestyle of drug abuse to alleviate these feelings. Somebody who is LGBT might not exactly feel at ease within a traditional rehab facility amongst folks who aren't experiencing the same problems they may be experiencing of their lives. A LGBT program offers an environment which is free of judgment, where LGBT clients can feel completely comfortable and safe divulging to their peers and rehab counselors issues which have to be resolved in order to recover. Rehab counselors within a LGBT rehab will help clients mend relationships with their family members, in the case their loved ones disagree with their sexual preference as is often the case. This situation is an extremely frequent trigger for abusing drugs, and it is an illustration of an issue that will be resolved in rehabilitation. LGBT clients often simply want to be accepted in their lives, and rehab will help them accept themselves and create confidence to enable them to lead a healthy life free of alcohol and drugs.