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 seen as socially depraved. This is sometimes an extremely tough or painful existence, and leads many LGBT people to a lifestyle of drug use to numb this pain. Someone who is LGBT might not feel at ease inside a traditional rehabilitation program amongst people who aren't experiencing the same challenges they may be experiencing within their lives. A LGBT facility provides an environment that is totally free of judgment, where LGBT clients can be totally safe and comfortable divulging to their peers and rehabilitation counselors issues which must be handled in order to recover. Rehab counselors within a LGBT rehab will help clients mend relationships with their family, in case their family disagree with their sexual preference as is often the case. This circumstance is certainly a common trigger for abusing drugs, which is an illustration of something which could be resolved in rehabilitation. LGBT clients often would like to be accepted within their lives, and rehab will help them accept themselves and build confidence to enable them to lead a wholesome life clear of alcohol and drugs.