LGBT stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and there are centers which address the unique needs of these clients. Those who are LGBT can often feel alone, not understood, and considered socially depraved. This may be a very hard or painful existence, and leads many LGBT individuals to a life of drug abuse to numb this pain. Someone who is LGBT may not feel at ease within a conventional rehab facility amongst individuals who aren't experiencing the same challenges they may be experiencing within their lives. A LGBT rehab provides an environment which is free of judgment, where LGBT clients can feel completely comfortable and safe revealing to their peers and rehabilitation counselors issues which should be handled in order to get well. Rehab counselors in the LGBT rehab can help clients mend relationships with their loved ones, in the event their family disagree with their sexual preference as is generally the case. This circumstance is certainly a frequent trigger for drug use, and it is a good example of something will be handled in rehabilitation. LGBT clients often would like to be accepted within their lives, and rehab will help them accept themselves and build confidence to be able to lead a healthy life clear of alcohol and drugs.