TRICARE is health care insurance that is provided to people in the armed forces of the United States. Substance abuse within the military is more common than one would assume, and the need to offer rehabilitation to these individuals is a crucial priority. TRICARE covers numerous treatment services to handle drug and alcohol dependence like detox services, as well as rehab in outpatient, partial hospitalization and inpatient facilities. People with TRICARE will of course need to have a prior approval before taking part in any type of treatment service, that may be arranged using a regional TRICARE liaison. If an inpatient facility is the preferred rehab option, TRICARE will cover a three week period or one inpatient stay in that facility per benefit period which is every 365 days. There are particular limits regarding the length of time a TRICARE member can remain within an inpatient center that accepts TRICARE, and there's typically a 30 to 45 day window that is covered. TRICARE also covers family treatment which is often very helpful, as it may help include family members in the healing and recovery process. No person in the military should fight this battle alone, and there are skilled treatment counselors waiting to help today.