TRICARE is health insurance which is offered to people in the military of the United States. Drug and alcohol use inside the military is a lot more common than one would think, and the need to provide treatment to these individuals is a vital priority. TRICARE covers many different treatment services to handle alcohol and drug dependence like detoxification services, along with treatment in outpatient, partial hospitalization and inpatient settings. People with TRICARE will of course have to get a prior authorization before partaking in any kind of rehabilitation service, which can be arranged with their regional TRICARE liaison. If an inpatient facility will be the preferred treatment choice, TRICARE covers a three week period or one inpatient stay in that center per benefit period which is every 365 days. There are specific limits concerning how much time a TRICARE member can remain in an inpatient center that accepts TRICARE, and there's typically a 30 to 45 day window that is covered. TRICARE also covers family treatment which is often very useful, 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 professional rehabilitation counselors waiting to help you today.