TRICARE is medical insurance that is offered to folks in the military of the United States. Substance abuse inside the military is much more common than one would assume, and the need to provide treatment to these individuals is a priority. TRICARE covers a number of rehabilitation services to address alcohol and drug dependence such as detox services, along with rehabilitation in outpatient, partial hospitalization and inpatient facilities. Individuals with TRICARE will obviously have to obtain a prior approval before taking part in any type of treatment service, that may be organized using their regional TRICARE representative. If an inpatient program will be the preferred treatment choice, TRICARE covers a 3 week period or one inpatient stay in this facility per benefit period which is every 365 days. There are particular limits as to how much time a TRICARE member can remain in an inpatient program that accepts TRICARE, and there is typically a 30-45 day window that's covered. TRICARE also covers family therapy which can be very useful, as it may help include family members in the healing and recovery process. No person in the military should struggle with this battle alone, and there are professional rehab counselors waiting to help today.