TRICARE is medical health insurance that is offered to members of the armed forces of the United States. Substance abuse within the military is much more common than one would imagine, and the need to offer treatment to these individuals is a priority. TRICARE covers numerous rehab services to cope with drug and alcohol dependence including detoxification services, along with rehabilitation in outpatient, partial hospitalization and inpatient programs. People with TRICARE will obviously have to have a prior approval before taking part in any type of treatment service, which can be arranged using their regional TRICARE liaison. If an inpatient center is the preferred rehab choice, TRICARE covers a 3 week period or one inpatient stay in this particular center per benefit period which is every 12 months. There are specific limits as to how long a TRICARE member can stay in the inpatient program that accepts TRICARE, and there's typically a 30 to 45 day window which is covered. TRICARE also covers family treatment that may be very helpful, as it may help include loved ones in the healing and process of recovery. No member of the military should struggle with this battle alone, and there are professional treatment counselors ready to help you today.