TRICARE is medical health insurance which is provided to individuals in the armed forces of the United States. Drug and alcohol use within the military is much more common than one would assume, and the necessity to offer rehabilitation to these individuals is a vital priority. TRICARE covers a number of treatment services to address alcohol and drug dependence such as detox services, in addition to rehab in outpatient, partial hospitalization and inpatient settings. Those that have TRICARE will of course have to have a prior approval before taking part in any type of treatment service, which is often organized using their regional TRICARE liaison. If an inpatient program will be the preferred rehab option, TRICARE will cover 21 days or one inpatient stay in such a center per benefit period which is every 12 months. There are certain limits concerning how long a TRICARE member can remain in an inpatient program that accepts TRICARE, and there is typically a 30 to 45 day window that is covered. TRICARE also covers family counselling that may be very beneficial, as it can certainly help include family members in the healing and process of recovery. No member of the military should struggle with this battle alone, and there are expert treatment counselors ready to help you today.