LGBT is short for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and there are programs which address the unique needs of these clients. Those who are LGBT can feel alone, misunderstood, and viewed as socially unwanted. This is often a quite challenging or painful existence, and leads many LGBT individuals to a lifestyle of drug abuse to numb this pain. Someone who is LGBT may not feel comfortable in a traditional rehab facility amongst individuals who aren't experiencing the same challenges they are experiencing within their lives. A LGBT program offers an environment which can be totally free of judgment, where LGBT clients can feel completely comfortable and safe divulging to their peers and rehab counselors problems which must be handled to enable them to get better. Rehab counselors in a LGBT rehab can help clients mend relationships with their family, in the event that their family disagree with their sexual choice as is often the case. This situation is an extremely frequent trigger for abusing drugs, and it is a good example of an issue that can be handled in rehab. LGBT clients often only want to be accepted in their lives, and rehab will help them accept themselves and produce confidence so that they can lead a wholesome life without any drugs and alcohol.