TRICARE is medical insurance that's provided to folks in the military of the United States. Drug and alcohol use within the military is more common than one would imagine, and the need to provide rehab to these individuals is a vital priority. TRICARE covers a variety of rehabilitation services to handle alcohol and drug dependence such as detoxification services, as well as rehabilitation in outpatient, partial hospitalization and inpatient facilities. Those that have TRICARE will of course be asked to have a prior approval before partaking in any kind of treatment service, which is often arranged using their regional TRICARE representative. If an inpatient program is the preferred treatment choice, TRICARE covers 21 days or one inpatient stay in this center per benefit period which is every 12 months. There are specific limits about how long a TRICARE member can remain within an inpatient center that accepts TRICARE, then there is typically a 30-45 day window that's covered. TRICARE also covers family therapy which is often very useful, as it can help include family members in the healing and process of recovery. No member of the military should fight this battle alone, and there are professional rehab counselors waiting to help today.