LGBT is short for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and there are centers which address the particular needs of these clients. Those who are LGBT can feel alone, misunderstood, and viewed as socially depraved. This can be a quite challenging or painful existence, and leads many LGBT people to a lifestyle of substance abuse to numb this pain. Someone who is LGBT may not feel comfortable inside a traditional rehab program amongst people who aren't experiencing the same problems they may be experiencing within their lives. A LGBT program provides an environment that is free from judgment, where LGBT clients can feel completely safe and comfortable divulging to their peers and rehabilitation counselors issues which need to be resolved so that they can recover. Treatment counselors in a LGBT rehab will help clients repair relationships with their loved ones, in the event their loved ones disagree with their sexual choice as is generally the case. This situation is definitely a common trigger for drug use, which is a good example of something which will be resolved in rehabilitation. LGBT clients often simply want to be accepted within their lives, and treatment will help them accept themselves and create confidence so that they can lead a healthy life without any alcohol and drugs.