Gays and Lesbian people in New Iberia who are in need of drug rehabilitation sometimes need a specialized treatment curriculum which will allow rehabilitation counselors to more effectively address the needs and challenges of this group of rehab client. It has been demonstrated that Gay and Lesbian people in New Iberia benefit from being in a treatment atmosphere which supports them instead of judging them, an aspect which can help Gay and Lesbian individuals feel more relaxed and safe while working through their drug abuse problems. Treatment for 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 recovery issues during the course of treatment.