TRICARE is medical insurance which is provided to people in the armed forces of the United States. Drug and alcohol use within the military is a lot more common than one would imagine, and the necessity to offer treatment to these individuals is an important priority. TRICARE covers many different treatment services to deal with alcohol and drug dependence such as detoxification services, in addition to treatment in outpatient, partial hospitalization and inpatient settings. People with TRICARE will of course be asked to have a prior authorization before partaking in any type of rehab service, that may be arranged using a regional TRICARE representative. If an inpatient facility is the preferred rehabilitation choice, TRICARE covers a three week period or one inpatient stay in that center per benefit period which is every 365 days. There are specific limits regarding the length of time a TRICARE member can stay within an inpatient center that accepts TRICARE, and there's typically a 30 to 45 day window that is covered. TRICARE also covers family therapy that may be very beneficial, as it could help include family members in the healing and recovery process. No person in the military should fight this battle alone, and there are professional treatment counselors ready to assist you today.