TRICARE is health insurance that is offered to people in the armed forces of the United States. Drug and alcohol use within the military is more common than one would imagine, and the necessity to provide treatment to these individuals is a vital priority. TRICARE covers many different rehabilitation services to handle drug and alcohol dependence including detox services, along with rehab in outpatient, partial hospitalization and inpatient facilities. Those that have TRICARE will obviously be required to have a prior authorization before partaking in any kind of treatment service, that may be organized with their regional TRICARE representative. If an inpatient program will be the preferred rehab choice, TRICARE will cover a three week period or one inpatient stay in this particular center per benefit period which is every 365 days. There are certain limits regarding the length of time a TRICARE member can stay in the inpatient facility that accepts TRICARE, then there is typically a 30 to 45 day window which is covered. TRICARE also covers family therapy which is often very useful, as it can help include loved ones 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 assist you today.