TRICARE is medical health insurance which is offered to people in the armed forces of the United States. Drug abuse inside the military is more common than one would imagine, and the need to offer treatment to these individuals is a priority. TRICARE covers many different treatment services to cope with alcohol and drug dependence such as detox services, as well as rehab in outpatient, partial hospitalization and inpatient programs. Those that have TRICARE will of course have to have a prior approval before partaking in any sort of rehabilitation service, which may be arranged using a regional TRICARE representative. If an inpatient center is the favored treatment option, TRICARE will cover twenty-one days or one inpatient stay in this program per benefit period which is every 12 months. There are specific limits about how long a TRICARE member can remain within an inpatient program that accepts TRICARE, and there is typically a 30 to 45 day window which is covered. TRICARE also covers family therapy which is often very helpful, as it can help include loved ones in the healing and process of recovery. No person in the military should fight this battle alone, and there are professional rehabilitation counselors waiting to help you today.