Gays and Lesbian individuals in Gateway who find their way to drug treatment sometimes require a specific treatment approach which will allow treatment counselors to more effectively address the needs and demands of this group of rehab client. It has been demonstrated that Gay and Lesbian individuals in Gateway benefit from being in a treatment atmosphere which supports them instead of judging them, an aspect which can help these individuals feel more at ease and safe while working through their addiction problems. Rehabilitating Gays and Lesbians is a much more effective process when they feel accepted and treatment counselors know what to expect in terms of their unique challenges and treatment issues during the course of rehabilitation.