LGBT stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and there are programs which address the unique needs of these clients. Individuals who are LGBT can often feel alone, misunderstood, and viewed as socially unwanted. This is sometimes a very difficult or painful existence, and leads many LGBT individuals to a life of drug abuse to alleviate these feelings. Somebody who is LGBT may not feel safe within a conventional rehabilitation center amongst folks who aren't experiencing the same problems they are experiencing in their lives. A LGBT rehab provides an environment that is free of judgment, where LGBT clients can be totally safe and comfortable revealing to their peers and rehab counselors problems which must be handled to be able to recover. Rehab counselors in the LGBT rehab can help clients mend relationships with their family, in the event their family disagree with their sexual choice as is usually the case. This circumstance is certainly a frequent trigger for abusing drugs, and it is a good example of something which can be handled in rehab. LGBT clients often only want to be accepted in their lives, and rehabilitation will help them accept themselves and create confidence to enable them to lead a healthy life free from alcohol and drugs.