TRICARE is medical insurance which is offered to people in the armed forces of the United States. Substance abuse within the military is more common than one would imagine, and the need to provide rehabilitation to these individuals is an important priority. TRICARE covers many different rehabilitation services to cope with drug and alcohol dependence such as detoxification services, in addition to rehab in outpatient, partial hospitalization and inpatient settings. Those that have TRICARE will obviously be required to get a prior authorization before partaking in any sort of rehabilitation service, that may be arranged using a regional TRICARE liaison. If an inpatient program is the preferred rehab option, TRICARE covers a three week period or one inpatient stay in this facility per benefit period which is every 12 months. There are particular limits about how much time a TRICARE member can remain within an inpatient center that accepts TRICARE, and there is typically a 30 to 45 day window which is covered. TRICARE also covers family therapy which can be very useful, as it can help include family members in the healing and process of recovery. No person in the military should fight this battle alone, and there are expert treatment counselors ready to help you today.