Active members of the military experience lower rates of illicit drug use than civilians, but alcohol and prescription drug addiction rates are significantly higher among active military personnel and these rates are on the rise. Active military members in Ary can obtain access to quality substance abuse treatment through their TRICARE military health insurance. There are numerous rehab facilities that accept TRICARE, and these programs understand the specific challenges that active military members and their families face and the specific things which bring about drug and alcohol abuse for active military personnel.
Active members of the military in search of the best program for addiction treatment should look at programs which offer treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other behavioral health issues specific to active military members. These types of programs offer evidence-based treatment curriculums that incorporate cognitive-behavioral therapeutic approaches that abide by the standards set for in the Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of Defense treatment guidelines.