LGBT stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and there are centers which address the unique needs of these clients. Individuals who are LGBT can often feel alone, not understood, and considered socially depraved. This is often a very difficult and painful way to live, and leads many LGBT people to a lifestyle of substance abuse to numb this pain. Somebody who is LGBT might not exactly feel at ease inside a conventional rehab facility amongst individuals who aren't experiencing the same problems they may be experiencing within their lives. A LGBT rehab provides an environment that is free from judgment, where LGBT clients can feel totally comfortable and safe revealing to their peers and rehabilitation counselors problems which must be resolved to be able to get better. Rehab counselors in a LGBT rehab will help clients fix relationships with their family members, in the event that their family disagree with their sexual preference as is often the case. This circumstance is an extremely common trigger for abusing drugs, and is an illustration of something will be resolved in rehabilitation. LGBT clients often simply want to be accepted in their lives, and treatment will help them accept themselves and create confidence so that they can lead a wholesome life free from alcohol and drugs.