Gays and Lesbians may at time have specific rehabilitation requirements when receiving addiction treatment. A tailored curriculum and treatment environment which helps address the particular needs of gays and lesbians is available in certain drug and alcohol rehab centers throughout the Santa Barbara area which understand the diverse needs and problems which gays and lesbians in Santa Barbara, CA. will have to overcome during recovery. LGBT in Santa Barbara can become fully rehabilitated like any other client in treatment, though it is helpful for gays and lesbians to be in a supportive environment while in drug and alcohol treatment which will not at all judge them or estrange them due to their sexual preference.