Gays and Lesbian individuals in Washington who are in need of drug rehab sometimes require a specific treatment approach which will allow treatment counselors to better handle the needs and demands of this type of rehab client. It has been demonstrated that Gay and Lesbian people in Washington benefit from being in a treatment environment which supports them rather than judging them, an aspect which can help Gay and Lesbian individuals feel more relaxed and secure 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 distinctive challenges and treatment issues during the course of treatment.