TRICARE is health care insurance that is offered to people in the armed forces of the United States. Substance abuse within the military is more common than one would imagine, and the need to offer rehab to these individuals is a crucial priority. TRICARE covers numerous rehab services to address drug and alcohol dependence like detox services, along with rehabilitation in outpatient, partial hospitalization and inpatient facilities. Individuals with TRICARE will of course have to get a prior approval before partaking in any kind of rehabilitation service, which can be arranged with their regional TRICARE liaison. If an inpatient program is the preferred treatment option, 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 certain limits as to how much time a TRICARE member can remain in the inpatient facility that accepts TRICARE, and there's typically a 30 to 45 day window that's covered. TRICARE also covers family treatment which is often very useful, as it can help include family members in the healing and process of recovery. No person in the military should fight this battle alone, and there are skilled rehab counselors waiting to help today.