LGBT means lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and there are centers 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 an extremely tough and painful way to live, and leads many LGBT people to a lifestyle of drug abuse to numb these feelings. Somebody who is LGBT might not feel at ease within a conventional treatment program amongst individuals who aren't experiencing the same challenges they are experiencing in their lives. A LGBT center provides an environment that's totally free of judgment, where LGBT clients can be totally safe and comfortable divulging to their peers and treatment counselors problems which must be handled to enable them to recover. Rehabilitation counselors in a LGBT rehab will help clients mend relationships with their family, in the case their family disagree with their sexual preference as is often the case. This circumstance is an extremely common trigger for substance abuse, which is a good example of something can be resolved in rehab. LGBT clients often simply want to be accepted within their lives, and rehab will help them accept themselves and create confidence to be able to lead a wholesome life without any alcohol and drugs.