LGBT represents lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and there are facilities which address the unique needs of these clients. Those who are LGBT can feel alone, not understood, and viewed as socially unwanted. This may be an extremely tough and painful existence, and leads many LGBT individuals to a life of drug use to numb this pain. Someone who is LGBT might not feel safe in a traditional treatment center amongst individuals who aren't experiencing the same challenges they may be experiencing within their lives. A LGBT center provides an environment that's totally free of judgment, where LGBT clients can feel totally comfortable and safe divulging to their peers and rehabilitation counselors issues which need to be handled so that they can recover. Rehabilitation counselors in a LGBT rehab can help clients mend relationships with their family, in the event that their loved ones disagree with their sexual preference as is usually the case. This circumstance is an extremely frequent trigger for substance abuse, which is a good example of something can be resolved in treatment. LGBT clients often simply want to be accepted in their lives, and rehab will help them accept themselves and create confidence in order to lead a healthy life free from drugs and alcohol.