2007-11-29 17:25:07 · 9 answers · asked by Daddysgrl11 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Unfortunately, you are not allowed to be on any meds during basic. There's no way to get a waiver for this, they will confiscate all meds you bring with you and if they find it you will get kicked out. When you first arrive they go through your bags and any meds you bring are evaluated by the docs. If it's birth control (the only rx you CAN be on), the docs will re-issue you "AF standard" bc. You don't get your own meds back until you leave basic. If you're on ADD meds you need to be off them for at least a year before you enlist, or else stay on and just don't tell anyone (although with adderall it may show up in a drug test, your choice to take the risk).
2007-11-29 18:12:49 · answer #1 · answered by Lauren 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
My husband just came off recruiting duty and although being diagnosed ADD or ADHD will not keep you out of the military "medicated" treatment does prolong getting in and yes you have to wait. I never really understood the big deal with the medication. Eventually I asked and was told that with any mental health issue the military has to know what type person they're getting and cover themselves. To them the medication "masks" the person, I call it "treat" but anyway if you are considered dependent on medication and are in the field and can't get it, how is that going to affect performance and the other soldiers?
My son is ADD and wants to join the military so we are trying to teach him skills that compensate for his ADD so he won't need the medication. It's sad because he has a mild condition and does OK off the medication but better with it, even without the medication he would be an awesome soldier but guidelines are guidelines.
Good Luck to you!
2007-11-29 18:03:05 · answer #2 · answered by Georgia Peach 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The military is "either" "Or".
Either you do not need the medication or you do not get in.
You have to be able to function, for prolonged periods of time under circumstances in which your medication may simply be unavailable.
2007-11-29 18:14:06 · answer #3 · answered by Barry auh2o 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This accurate type of information is unavailable on Yahoo Answers.
You must visit with, or telephone your hometown military Recruiters for the very latest information. (A visit is best when getting your information.)
Right now, start making a list of all the questions you can think of. When the time comes, take your list of questions with you to the hometown military Recruiter and "pick their brain" to ensure all your questions are answered.
2007-11-29 18:09:05 · answer #4 · answered by Living In Korea 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋
If you have psychiatric problems that require medication, you are not likely to be a good candidate for military service.
And if you can not pay attention and control your behavior (the most common reason to prescribe Adderall) then you are a really bad candidate for military service.
Get off the drugs and develop some will-power. It will do you much good.
2007-11-29 18:22:53 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 7⤋
no waivers whatsoever for the year long period of being off the meds and functioning normally.
oh yeah, and your DOCTOR must take you off, you can't just stop taking it and hope to get in.. it won't happen, that DQs you altogether.
2007-11-30 00:09:39 · answer #6 · answered by Mrsjvb 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Why do you need to stop taking it? Doesn't it help you stay focused?
2007-11-29 17:45:13 · answer #7 · answered by scruffycat 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
i do NOT think ADHD will keep you out, and treatment shouldnt either. i would ask a doctor first.
2007-11-29 17:49:43 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Don't join the military, period.
2007-11-29 17:44:25 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 5⤋