TRICARE is health care insurance that is provided to people in the military of the United States. Substance abuse inside the military is a lot more common than one would assume, and the need to provide rehabilitation to these individuals is a crucial priority. TRICARE covers a number of rehab services to address alcohol and drug dependence including detox services, as well as rehabilitation in outpatient, partial hospitalization and inpatient facilities. Those that have TRICARE will of course need to get a prior authorization before partaking in any type of treatment service, which may be organized with their regional TRICARE liaison. If an inpatient facility is the favored rehab option, TRICARE covers a three week period or one inpatient stay in that facility per benefit period which is every 365 days. There are particular limits as to the length of time a TRICARE member can stay in an inpatient program that accepts TRICARE, and there's typically a 30 to 45 day window that's covered. TRICARE also covers family counselling which may be very useful, as it could help include loved ones in the healing and recovery process. No person in the military should fight this battle alone, and there are expert rehabilitation counselors waiting to help you today.