LGBT is short for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and there are centers which address the particular needs of these clients. People who are LGBT can often feel alone, misunderstood, and seen as socially unwanted. This is sometimes an extremely tough or painful existence, and leads many LGBT individuals to a life of substance abuse to numb this pain. Someone who is LGBT may not feel comfortable within a traditional treatment center amongst people who aren't experiencing the same challenges they are experiencing within their lives. A LGBT center provides an environment that is free of judgment, where LGBT clients can feel totally comfortable and safe revealing to their peers and treatment counselors issues which need to be handled in order to recover. Rehabilitation counselors in a LGBT rehab will help clients repair relationships with their family, in the event that their family disagree with their sexual preference as is often the case. This situation is certainly a common trigger for drug abuse, and is a good example of a thing that will be resolved in treatment. LGBT clients often just want to be accepted within their lives, and rehab will help them accept themselves and create confidence so that they can lead a wholesome life without any alcohol and drugs.