LGBT is short for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and there are programs which address the particular needs of these clients. Those who are LGBT can often feel alone, misunderstood, and viewed as socially unwanted. This is sometimes a very hard or painful existence, and leads many LGBT individuals to a lifestyle of drug abuse to numb these feelings. Someone who is LGBT might not exactly feel comfortable within a traditional rehab program amongst folks who aren't experiencing the same challenges they are experiencing within their lives. A LGBT program provides an environment that is free from judgment, where LGBT clients can be completely safe and comfortable revealing to their peers and treatment counselors issues which should be resolved in order to get better. Rehab counselors in a LGBT rehab will help clients repair relationships with their family, in the event their family disagree with their sexual choice as is usually the case. This circumstance is definitely a common trigger for substance abuse, and is also a good example of an issue that can be handled in treatment. LGBT clients often only want to be accepted within their lives, and treatment will help them accept themselves and produce confidence in order to lead a healthy life clear of alcohol and drugs.