LGBT represents lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and there are centers which address the particular needs of these clients. Individuals who are LGBT can often feel alone, misunderstood, and viewed as socially depraved. This may be a very hard or painful way to live, and leads many LGBT people to a life of substance abuse to numb these feelings. Someone who is LGBT might not feel at ease in a conventional treatment facility amongst people who aren't experiencing the same problems they may be experiencing of their lives. A LGBT program offers an environment that is free from judgment, where LGBT clients can feel totally comfortable and safe revealing to their peers and treatment counselors problems which have to be handled to be able to recover. Treatment counselors in a LGBT rehab can help clients fix relationships with their family members, in case their family disagree with their sexual preference as is often the case. This situation is definitely a frequent trigger for substance abuse, and is also a good example of an issue that can be resolved in rehabilitation. LGBT clients often just want to be accepted within their lives, and treatment will help them accept themselves and create confidence to enable them to lead a wholesome life free from alcohol and drugs.