TRICARE is health insurance that is offered to members of the armed forces of the United States. Drug abuse within the military is a lot more common than one would imagine, and the necessity to offer treatment to these individuals is a vital priority. TRICARE covers a variety of rehabilitation services to handle drug and alcohol dependence including detox services, and also rehab in outpatient, partial hospitalization and inpatient facilities. Individuals with TRICARE will of course need to have a prior approval before partaking in any kind of rehab service, which is often organized using their regional TRICARE liaison. If an inpatient facility could be the preferred treatment option, TRICARE covers a 3 week period or one inpatient stay in such a center per benefit period which is every 12 months. There are certain limits about how long a TRICARE member can stay in the inpatient facility that accepts TRICARE, and there is typically a 30 to 45 day window that is covered. TRICARE also covers family counselling which may be very helpful, as it can 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 professional rehab counselors ready to assist you today.