LGBT is short for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and there are centers which address the unique needs of these clients. People who are LGBT can often feel alone, misunderstood, and viewed as socially unwanted. This can be an extremely tough or painful way to live, and leads many LGBT people to a lifestyle of substance abuse to numb these feelings. Someone who is LGBT might not feel relaxed in a traditional rehab center amongst individuals who aren't experiencing the same challenges they are 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 should be handled so that they can recover. Treatment counselors in a 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 an extremely frequent trigger for abusing drugs, and is also an illustration of a thing that can be resolved in treatment. LGBT clients often simply want to be accepted in their lives, and rehabilitation will help them accept themselves and build confidence so that they can lead a healthy life clear of alcohol and drugs.