Gays and Lesbian people in Peru who are in need of drug rehab sometimes require a specialized treatment approach which will allow treatment counselors to more effectively address the needs and demands of this type of rehab client. It has been shown that Gay and Lesbian individuals in Peru benefit from being in a treatment environment which supports them instead of judging them, a factor which can help Gay and Lesbian individuals feel more relaxed and secure while addressing their drug abuse issues. Rehabilitating Gays and Lesbians is a much smoother process when they feel accepted and treatment counselors know what to expect in terms of their distinctive challenges and treatment issues during the course of treatment.