TRICARE is medical health insurance that's provided to folks in the armed forces of the United States. Substance abuse within the military is more common than one would imagine, and the necessity to offer treatment to these individuals is a vital priority. TRICARE covers a variety of rehabilitation services to address alcohol and drug dependence such as detox services, as well as rehabilitation in outpatient, partial hospitalization and inpatient facilities. People who have TRICARE will of course need to obtain a prior authorization before taking part in any type of treatment service, which is often arranged with their regional TRICARE representative. If an inpatient program will be the favored treatment choice, TRICARE will cover twenty-one days or one inpatient stay in such a facility per benefit period which is every 365 days. There are certain limits regarding how much time a TRICARE member can remain in an inpatient center that accepts TRICARE, and there is typically a 30-45 day window that is covered. TRICARE also covers family counselling that may be very beneficial, as it may help include family members in the healing and recovery process. No member of the military should fight this battle alone, and there are professional treatment counselors waiting to help today.