Active members of the military demonstrate lower rates of illicit drug abuse than civilians, but alcohol and prescription drug addiction rates are much higher among active military personnel and these numbers are increasing. Active military members in Oak can obtain access to quality substance abuse treatment through their military health insurance, TRICARE. There are numerous treatment facilities that accept TRICARE, and these programs understand the specific challenges that active military members and their families take on and the specific things which trigger substance abuse for active military personnel.
Active members of the military trying to find the best rehab program for addiction rehabilitation should consider facilities which provide services for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other behavioral health issues specific to members of the military. These types of facilities provide evidence-based treatment methods that incorporate cognitive-behavioral therapeutic approaches that follow the standards set for in the Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of Defense treatment guidelines.