TRICARE is medical insurance that is provided to people in the military of the United States. Drug abuse inside the military is much more common than one would think, and the need to provide treatment to these individuals is a priority. TRICARE covers a number of rehab services to address alcohol and drug dependence such as detoxification services, in addition to rehab in outpatient, partial hospitalization and inpatient facilities. Those that have TRICARE will obviously have to obtain a prior approval before partaking in any sort of rehab service, which may be organized using a regional TRICARE liaison. If an inpatient center will be the preferred rehab choice, TRICARE will cover a 3 week period or one inpatient stay in that center per benefit period which is every 12 months. There are specific limits as to just how long a TRICARE member can stay in the inpatient program that accepts TRICARE, then there is typically a 30-45 day window that's covered. TRICARE also covers family counselling which may be very useful, as it could help include family members in the healing and process of recovery. No person in the military should fight this battle alone, and there are expert rehab counselors waiting to help you today.