Active military personnel have lower occurrences 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 Tiro can obtain access to effective substance abuse treatment through their military health insurance, TRICARE. There are comprehensive treatment programs that accept TRICARE, and these programs realize the specific challenges that active military members and their loved ones face and the specific things which bring about drug and alcohol abuse for active military personnel.
Active military personnel looking for an adequate rehab program for addiction treatment should consider facilities which provide treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other behavioral health disorders specific to members of the military. These types of facilities provide evidence-based treatment curriculums that incorporate cognitive-behavioral therapeutic approaches that follow the standards set for in the Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of Defense treatment guidelines.