TRICARE is health care insurance that's offered to people in the armed forces of the United States. Drug and alcohol use within the military is more common than one would imagine, and the need to offer rehab to these individuals is a vital priority. TRICARE covers many different treatment services to handle drug and alcohol dependence including detoxification services, as well as rehab in outpatient, partial hospitalization and inpatient settings. People who have TRICARE will obviously be asked to get a prior authorization before partaking in any type of rehab service, that may be arranged with their regional TRICARE liaison. If an inpatient center is the preferred treatment option, TRICARE covers a three week period or one inpatient stay in that center per benefit period which is every 12 months. There are certain limits regarding how long a TRICARE member can stay within an inpatient program that accepts TRICARE, then there is typically a 30 to 45 day window that is covered. TRICARE also covers family therapy which is often very beneficial, as it can certainly 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 treatment counselors waiting to assist you today.