LGBT means lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and there are facilities which address the particular needs of these clients. Individuals who are LGBT can often feel alone, not understood, and viewed as socially unwanted. This can be a very difficult and painful existence, and leads many LGBT people to a lifestyle of substance abuse to numb these feelings. Somebody who is LGBT might not exactly feel comfortable inside a traditional rehab program amongst people who aren't experiencing the same problems they are experiencing of their lives. A LGBT facility offers an environment that is totally free of judgment, where LGBT clients can be completely safe and comfortable divulging to their peers and rehabilitation counselors issues which need to be handled to be able to get better. Treatment counselors in the LGBT rehab can help clients mend relationships with their loved ones, in the event that their family disagree with their sexual preference as is often the case. This situation is definitely a frequent trigger for drug abuse, which is a good example of an issue that can be handled in rehab. LGBT clients often simply want to be accepted in their lives, and rehab will help them accept themselves and create confidence to be able to lead a healthy life without any drugs and alcohol.