LGBT is short for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and there are facilities which address the particular needs of these clients. Individuals who are LGBT can feel alone, misunderstood, and considered socially unwanted. This can be an extremely tough or painful existence, and leads many LGBT individuals to a lifestyle of drug abuse to numb this pain. Someone who is LGBT may not feel relaxed in a traditional rehabilitation facility amongst people who aren't experiencing the same challenges they are experiencing in their lives. A LGBT facility provides an environment which can be totally free of judgment, where LGBT clients can be totally safe and comfortable revealing to their peers and treatment counselors issues which must be resolved in order to get better. Rehabilitation counselors in a LGBT rehab can help clients repair relationships with their family members, in the case their family disagree with their sexual preference as is usually the case. This situation is definitely a frequent trigger for abusing drugs, and it is an example of something will be handled in rehabilitation. LGBT clients often would like to be accepted in their lives, and treatment will help them accept themselves and build confidence to enable them to lead a healthy life free of alcohol and drugs.