TRICARE is medical insurance that's offered to individuals in the military of the United States. Drug and alcohol use within the military is more common than one would think, and the need to provide rehabilitation to these individuals is a vital priority. TRICARE covers many different treatment services to handle drug and alcohol dependence including detox services, along with rehab in outpatient, partial hospitalization and inpatient facilities. People who have TRICARE will obviously have to have a prior authorization before partaking in any type of rehabilitation service, which may be arranged with their regional TRICARE representative. If an inpatient center is the preferred treatment choice, TRICARE will cover 21 days or one inpatient stay in this particular center per benefit period which is every 12 months. There are specific limits about 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 that is covered. TRICARE also covers family therapy which may be very helpful, as it could help include family members in the healing and process of recovery. No member of the military should fight this battle alone, and there are skilled rehabilitation counselors standing by to assist you today.