LGBT stands for 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 seen as socially depraved. This is often an extremely tough or painful way to live, and leads many LGBT people to a life of substance abuse to numb this pain. Someone who is LGBT might not feel at ease within a traditional treatment facility amongst people who aren't experiencing the same challenges they may be experiencing of their lives. A LGBT facility offers an environment which is free of judgment, where LGBT clients can be completely safe and comfortable divulging to their peers and treatment counselors issues which have to be handled to enable them to recover. Treatment counselors in a LGBT rehab will help clients repair relationships with their family members, in the case their loved ones disagree with their sexual preference as is often the case. This circumstance is definitely a common trigger for substance abuse, and is an example of an issue that could be handled in rehab. LGBT clients often just want to be accepted in their lives, and treatment will help them accept themselves and create confidence to be able to lead a healthy life without any drugs and alcohol.