TRICARE is health care insurance that's provided to people in the armed forces of the United States. Substance abuse within the military is much more common than one would think, and the need to provide treatment to these individuals is a vital priority. TRICARE covers a number of rehab services to cope with drug and alcohol dependence including detoxification services, and also treatment in outpatient, partial hospitalization and inpatient settings. Those that have TRICARE will naturally have to have a prior approval before taking part in any type of rehabilitation service, that may be organized with their regional TRICARE liaison. If an inpatient program will be the favored rehab choice, TRICARE covers 21 days or one inpatient stay in such a facility per benefit period which is every 12 months. There are certain limits as to how much time a TRICARE member can stay in an inpatient program that accepts TRICARE, and there's typically a 30 to 45 day window which is covered. TRICARE also covers family counselling that may be very beneficial, as it can certainly help include loved ones in the healing and recovery process. No person in the military should fight this battle alone, and there are professional rehabilitation counselors waiting to help you today.