TRICARE is health care insurance that is offered to individuals in the military of the United States. Drug and alcohol use within the military is more common than one would imagine, and the need to provide treatment to these individuals is a vital priority. TRICARE covers a number of rehabilitation services to handle alcohol and drug dependence such as detox services, and also rehabilitation in outpatient, partial hospitalization and inpatient facilities. People who have TRICARE will obviously need to have a prior authorization before taking part in any kind of rehabilitation service, that may be organized using their regional TRICARE liaison. If an inpatient program will be the preferred treatment choice, TRICARE covers a 3 week period or one inpatient stay in that program per benefit period which is every 12 months. There are certain limits regarding the length of time a TRICARE member can stay in an inpatient center that accepts TRICARE, and there is typically a 30 to 45 day window that's covered. TRICARE also covers family treatment which may be very beneficial, as it can certainly help include family members in the healing and recovery process. No member of the military should struggle with this battle alone, and there are skilled rehabilitation counselors ready to assist you today.