TRICARE is medical insurance that is offered to people in the armed forces of the United States. Substance abuse within the military is more common than one would think, and the necessity to offer rehabilitation to these individuals is an important priority. TRICARE covers a variety of rehabilitation services to address drug and alcohol dependence like detox services, as well as rehabilitation in outpatient, partial hospitalization and inpatient programs. Individuals with TRICARE will naturally have to have a prior approval before partaking in any sort of treatment service, which is often organized using their regional TRICARE representative. If an inpatient center will be the preferred rehab option, TRICARE will cover a three week period or one inpatient stay in this particular center per benefit period which is every 12 months. There are particular limits as to just how long a TRICARE member can remain in an inpatient program that accepts TRICARE, then there is typically a 30 to 45 day window which is covered. TRICARE also covers family therapy which can be very helpful, as it could help include family members in the healing and recovery process. No member of the military should struggle with this battle alone, and there are professional rehab counselors standing by to help you today.