TRICARE is medical insurance that is provided to folks in the armed forces of the United States. Substance abuse inside the military is more common than one would assume, and the need to offer rehabilitation to these individuals is an important priority. TRICARE covers a variety of treatment services to deal with alcohol and drug dependence like detox services, and also rehabilitation in outpatient, partial hospitalization and inpatient facilities. Individuals with TRICARE will of course be asked to have a prior approval before partaking in any type of rehabilitation service, which can be arranged with their regional TRICARE liaison. If an inpatient program will be the favored rehab choice, TRICARE will cover a 3 week period or one inpatient stay in this particular program per benefit period which is every 365 days. There are certain limits regarding the length of time a TRICARE member can remain in an inpatient program that accepts TRICARE, then there is typically a 30 to 45 day window which is covered. TRICARE also covers family counselling which may be very helpful, as it may help include family members in the healing and process of recovery. No person in the military should struggle with this battle alone, and there are professional rehabilitation counselors ready to help you today.