TRICARE is medical insurance that is offered to individuals in the armed forces of the United States. Drug and alcohol use within the military is more common than one would assume, and the need to offer treatment to these individuals is a crucial priority. TRICARE covers many different treatment services to handle alcohol and drug dependence including detox services, along with rehab in outpatient, partial hospitalization and inpatient settings. People who have TRICARE will naturally be required to have a prior approval before taking part in any kind of rehabilitation service, that may be arranged using their regional TRICARE liaison. If an inpatient facility could be the preferred rehab choice, TRICARE will cover a three week period or one inpatient stay in this particular facility per benefit period which is every 12 months. There are specific limits about how much time a TRICARE member can stay in an inpatient program that accepts TRICARE, and there's typically a 30-45 day window that is covered. TRICARE also covers family therapy which may be very useful, as it may help include family members in the healing and recovery process. No member of the military should struggle with this battle alone, and there are professional rehabilitation counselors waiting to help today.