TRICARE is health care insurance which is provided to people in the armed forces of the United States. Substance abuse inside the military is more common than one would think, and the need to provide rehab to these individuals is a crucial priority. TRICARE covers a variety of rehab services to cope with alcohol and drug dependence like detoxification services, as well as rehabilitation in outpatient, partial hospitalization and inpatient programs. People with TRICARE will of course be required to get a prior authorization before taking part in any sort of treatment service, which may be arranged using a regional TRICARE representative. If an inpatient center will be the preferred rehab choice, TRICARE covers 21 days or one inpatient stay in that center per benefit period which is every 12 months. There are certain limits regarding how long a TRICARE member can stay in the inpatient center that accepts TRICARE, and there is typically a 30-45 day window that's covered. TRICARE also covers family therapy which can be very helpful, as it can help include loved ones in the healing and process of recovery. No member of the military should fight this battle alone, and there are professional rehabilitation counselors waiting to help today.