LGBT is short for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and there are facilities which address the unique needs of these clients. People who are LGBT can feel alone, misunderstood, and seen as socially unwanted. This is often a quite challenging and painful way to live, and leads many LGBT people to a lifestyle of drug use to alleviate this pain. Someone who is LGBT may not feel safe in a conventional treatment facility amongst individuals who aren't experiencing the same challenges they may be experiencing within their lives. A LGBT rehab offers an environment that is free of judgment, where LGBT clients can be completely safe and comfortable divulging to their peers and rehab counselors issues which need to be handled to enable them to get well. Rehabilitation counselors within a LGBT rehab will help clients mend relationships with their loved ones, in the event their loved ones disagree with their sexual preference as is usually the case. This situation is definitely a frequent trigger for abusing drugs, and it is a good example of an issue that will be handled in rehab. LGBT clients often only want to be accepted within their lives, and rehabilitation will help them accept themselves and create confidence in order to lead a healthy life without any drugs and alcohol.