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, not understood, and seen as socially unwanted. This can be an extremely tough or painful existence, and leads many LGBT individuals to a lifestyle of drug abuse to alleviate these feelings. Someone who is LGBT may not feel at ease inside a conventional treatment facility amongst folks who aren't experiencing the same challenges they are experiencing in their lives. A LGBT facility provides an environment which is free from judgment, where LGBT clients can be totally safe and comfortable divulging to their peers and rehabilitation counselors problems which must be handled to be able to get well. Rehab counselors in a LGBT rehab will help clients mend relationships with their family members, in case their loved ones disagree with their sexual preference as is often the case. This situation is an extremely frequent trigger for abusing drugs, and is also an example of something can be handled in rehabilitation. LGBT clients often only want to be accepted in their lives, and rehabilitation will help them accept themselves and build confidence to enable them to lead a healthy life clear of alcohol and drugs.