TRICARE is medical health insurance that is offered to members of the armed forces of the United States. Substance abuse within the military is more common than one would think, and the need to offer rehab to these individuals is an important priority. TRICARE covers a number of treatment services to handle alcohol and drug dependence such as detoxification services, and also treatment in outpatient, partial hospitalization and inpatient facilities. Those that have TRICARE will naturally need to obtain a prior approval before partaking in any type of treatment service, which is often arranged using a regional TRICARE liaison. If an inpatient center is the preferred treatment choice, TRICARE will cover twenty-one days or one inpatient stay in that facility per benefit period which is every 12 months. There are particular limits as to just how long a TRICARE member can remain in the inpatient facility that accepts TRICARE, and there's typically a 30 to 45 day window that's covered. TRICARE also covers family therapy that may be very helpful, as it may help include family members in the healing and recovery process. No person in the military should struggle with this battle alone, and there are professional treatment counselors standing by to help you today.