LGBT stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and there are centers which address the particular needs of these clients. People who are LGBT can feel alone, misunderstood, and viewed as socially unwanted. This is often an extremely tough and painful existence, and leads many LGBT people to a life of drug abuse to numb this pain. Someone who is LGBT might not feel safe within a traditional rehabilitation program amongst individuals who aren't experiencing the same challenges they are experiencing within their lives. A LGBT center offers an environment which is totally free of judgment, where LGBT clients can feel completely comfortable and safe divulging to their peers and treatment counselors problems which must be handled to enable them to get well. Rehabilitation counselors in the LGBT rehab will help clients repair relationships with their family, in the event that their loved ones disagree with their sexual preference as is often the case. This circumstance is an extremely frequent trigger for substance abuse, which is an example of an issue that will be handled in treatment. LGBT clients often just want to be accepted within their lives, and rehabilitation will help them accept themselves and create confidence in order to lead a wholesome life free from alcohol and drugs.