LGBT is short for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and there are centers which address the particular needs of these clients. Individuals who are LGBT can often feel alone, not understood, and considered socially unwanted. This is sometimes an extremely tough and painful way to live, and leads many LGBT individuals to a lifestyle of substance abuse to numb these feelings. Someone who is LGBT may not feel safe in a conventional rehabilitation facility amongst individuals who aren't experiencing the same problems they may be experiencing within their lives. A LGBT facility offers an environment that's free from judgment, where LGBT clients can be completely safe and comfortable divulging to their peers and rehabilitation counselors problems which have to be resolved in order to get better. Treatment counselors in a LGBT rehab can help clients mend relationships with their loved ones, in the case their loved ones disagree with their sexual choice as is usually the case. This circumstance is an extremely frequent trigger for drug abuse, and is also an illustration of an issue that can be handled in rehab. LGBT clients often only want to be accepted within their lives, and rehabilitation will help them accept themselves and create confidence to be able to lead a healthy life free of alcohol and drugs.