TRICARE is medical insurance that is offered to members of 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 provide treatment to these individuals is a vital priority. TRICARE covers a number of rehabilitation services to deal with drug and alcohol dependence such as detoxification services, as well as rehab in outpatient, partial hospitalization and inpatient facilities. Individuals with TRICARE will naturally be asked to get a prior approval before partaking in any type of treatment service, which can be arranged with their regional TRICARE representative. If an inpatient facility will be the favored treatment choice, TRICARE covers 21 days or one inpatient stay in that center per benefit period which is every 365 days. There are specific limits about how much time a TRICARE member can stay in an inpatient facility that accepts TRICARE, then there is typically a 30 to 45 day window that's covered. TRICARE also covers family therapy which may be very useful, as it could help include loved ones in the healing and process of recovery. No person in the military should fight this battle alone, and there are professional treatment counselors ready to assist you today.