TRICARE is health care insurance that is offered to people in the armed forces of the United States. Substance abuse within the military is much more common than one would assume, and the necessity to offer treatment to these individuals is a priority. TRICARE covers a variety of rehabilitation services to handle alcohol and drug dependence including detoxification services, and also treatment in outpatient, partial hospitalization and inpatient facilities. Individuals with TRICARE will obviously be required to have a prior authorization before taking part in any sort of treatment service, which can be organized using a regional TRICARE liaison. If an inpatient facility is the favored treatment choice, TRICARE covers 21 days or one inpatient stay in such a program per benefit period which is every 365 days. There are certain limits as to how long a TRICARE member can stay in an inpatient facility that accepts TRICARE, and there's typically a 30-45 day window that is covered. TRICARE also covers family treatment that may be very helpful, as it can help include family members in the healing and process of recovery. No member of the military should fight this battle alone, and there are expert rehabilitation counselors ready to assist you today.