LGBT is short for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and there are facilities which address the particular needs of these clients. Those who are LGBT can feel alone, misunderstood, and viewed as socially depraved. This is sometimes a very difficult or painful way to live, and leads many LGBT people to a lifestyle of substance abuse to numb this pain. Someone that is LGBT might not feel relaxed in a traditional treatment facility amongst people who aren't experiencing the same problems they are experiencing within their lives. A LGBT rehab offers an environment that is free from judgment, where LGBT clients can be completely comfortable and safe divulging to their peers and rehab counselors issues which have to be handled to be able to recover. Treatment counselors within a LGBT rehab can help clients repair relationships with their loved ones, in the case their loved ones disagree with their sexual preference as is generally the case. This situation is an extremely common trigger for drug use, which is an illustration of a thing that can be handled in rehabilitation. LGBT clients often would like to be accepted within their lives, and treatment will help them accept themselves and create confidence in order to lead a healthy life free of drugs and alcohol.