Author name: James Webb

The Role of the VA FMP Program in Getting Support Abroad For many veterans, life after military service takes them far beyond U.S. borders. Whether you’re settling overseas or spending extended periods abroad, access to quality healthcare, especially behavioral health and addiction treatment, is crucial. The VA Foreign Medical Program (FMP) was created to make […]

Using TRICARE for Military Psychiatric Hospital Coverage Does TRICARE cover military psychiatric hospitals? Let’s get the initial answer out of the way: yes, TRICARE will pay for treatment at military mental hospitals and a variety of other mental health services offered in both the civilian and military realms. If you or a family member is

Finding Alcohol and Drug Treatment With TRICARE Reserve Select If you are looking for help, whether for yourself or a loved one, you likely know that mental health services and substance abuse treatments can be difficult to find and access without excessive costs, no matter which of the major insurance providers you have. But as

Understanding the Navy Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Program The Navy Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Program (SARP) is a great way for our service members to get the help they desperately need for substance use issues. The Navy SARP program offers all levels of care and exists to help you stay ready at all times. This program offers

Understanding Addiction and Supporting Military Spouses Being married to someone in the military service comes with its own set of challenges. The relocations, long deployments, and constant worry for their safety all add up to a level of stress that’s hard to manage. But what happens when that stress, combined with the emotional toll of

The Realities of a Drunk Driving Charge While on Active Duty Let’s get real: a DUI in the military has serious consequences that can affect your career and life. That’s why our latest resource from TriCareRehabs.com breaks down all the details and when to get help for alcohol abuse before you need it. Our latest

Resources on Seeking Addiction Treatment in the Armed Forces Will the military know if I went to rehab? The short answer is: most often yes, the military will have access to your rehab records as part of your medical history, which you must disclose when enlisting or if you are already serving. However, the military

Reflections and Hard Statistics on Addiction in the Military As I stood on the deck of the USS Nimitz, watching jets take off into the twilight, I never imagined that some of my fellow sailors were fighting a battle far more personal than any we might face at sea. Years later, as a behavioral health

updated: 09/16/25   Getting Information and Guidance on Military Drug Testing The military tests for drugs to ensure service members are always ready for duty, and the rules regarding drug testing for the Armed Forces change in accordance with the emergence of new substances each year. With this in mind, what drugs does the military