LGBT means lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and there are centers which address the particular needs of these clients. People who are LGBT can often feel alone, not understood, and seen as socially unwanted. This is often a quite challenging or painful existence, and leads many LGBT individuals to a lifestyle of substance abuse to numb this pain. Someone who is LGBT may not feel at ease in a traditional rehab center amongst people who aren't experiencing the same problems they may be experiencing of their lives. A LGBT center offers an environment which is free from judgment, where LGBT clients can feel totally safe and comfortable divulging to their peers and rehab counselors problems which need to be resolved in order to get better. Treatment counselors in a LGBT rehab will help clients repair relationships with their loved ones, in the event their family disagree with their sexual preference as is often the case. This situation is definitely a common trigger for drug abuse, and is a good example of something which could be resolved in rehabilitation. LGBT clients often just want to be accepted in their lives, and treatment will help them accept themselves and create confidence so that they can lead a healthy life clear of alcohol and drugs.