TRICARE is health care insurance which is offered to people in the armed forces of the United States. Drug abuse within the military is more common than one would think, and the need to offer treatment to these individuals is a crucial priority. TRICARE covers a number of rehab services to address drug and alcohol dependence including detox services, and also rehabilitation in outpatient, partial hospitalization and inpatient programs. Those that have TRICARE will obviously be required to obtain a prior approval before taking part in any sort of rehab service, that may be arranged using their regional TRICARE liaison. If an inpatient program is the preferred treatment choice, TRICARE covers a 3 week period or one inpatient stay in this particular program per benefit period which is every 365 days. There are particular limits as to the length of time a TRICARE member can remain in an inpatient facility that accepts TRICARE, then there is typically a 30 to 45 day window which is covered. TRICARE also covers family counselling which is often very helpful, as it can 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 standing by to help you today.