TRICARE is medical insurance that's provided to people in the armed forces of the United States. Drug abuse within the military is much more common than one would assume, and the need to offer treatment to these individuals is a crucial priority. TRICARE covers a variety of treatment services to deal with drug and alcohol dependence including detoxification services, along with rehabilitation in outpatient, partial hospitalization and inpatient facilities. Those that have TRICARE will of course have to have a prior approval before partaking in any kind of rehab service, which is often organized using their regional TRICARE representative. If an inpatient facility will be the preferred rehabilitation option, TRICARE will cover a three week period or one inpatient stay in that center per benefit period which is every 12 months. There are certain limits regarding how much time a TRICARE member can remain within an inpatient program that accepts TRICARE, and there is typically a 30 to 45 day window that is covered. TRICARE also covers family treatment which may be very beneficial, as it may help include loved ones in the healing and recovery process. No person in the military should fight this battle alone, and there are professional rehabilitation counselors ready to help today.