TRICARE is health care insurance that is provided to people in the armed forces of the United States. Substance abuse within the military is more common than one would assume, and the necessity to offer treatment to these individuals is a priority. TRICARE covers a variety of treatment services to handle drug and alcohol dependence like detoxification services, as well as treatment in outpatient, partial hospitalization and inpatient settings. Those that have TRICARE will of course be required to have a prior authorization before partaking in any kind of rehab service, which may be arranged using a regional TRICARE liaison. If an inpatient center will be the preferred rehab choice, TRICARE will cover a three week period or one inpatient stay in such a facility per benefit period which is every 12 months. There are specific limits concerning how long a TRICARE member can stay within an inpatient center that accepts TRICARE, and there's typically a 30 to 45 day window that's covered. TRICARE also covers family treatment which can be very beneficial, as it could help include family members in the healing and recovery process. No member of the military should fight this battle alone, and there are professional treatment counselors ready to help today.