I'm considering enlisting towards the military job of EOD, and had been on Aderrall this last summer (electively) and ceased using it in August. If i were to try applying in the next few days, with that history, would i be restricted such that i could not even begin boot camp until a full year had passed? Or could i do boot camp this spring, and then postpone going on active duty until the 1-year mark had passed? Or can i not even apply at all until the 1-year mark? I have background experience relevent to the EOD position, and i am a single 21 year old male non-smoker/-drinker, in Iowa USA.
2007-12-14 09:16:32 · 9 answers · asked by Spanky Monkey 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
I was diagnosed in preschool, and for the majority of my life since 4th grade have been on no medications. I simply was on it this summer by my own choice, to see if it would help me focus better in college, but it caused me to have mood swings and so i decided i liked my old self better, and decided to return to being off medicines like had worked the previous decade. I only have a problem with staying focused on lectures of stuff i'm not personally interested in, like a mideval history class. When it comes to military training, as it is all pertinent to possible life-or-death scenarios (and yes i understand that will include middle-eastern history classes) it's different and will get enough of my attention.
2007-12-14 09:29:12 · update #1
Don't tell them. They won't know unless you tell them. I saw the addition, I should tell you, the military has it's fair share of boring moments.
2007-12-14 09:18:55 · answer #1 · answered by adrianne 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you were on Aderrall for the usual reasons and it was correctly prescribed, I would recommend another field besides EOD.
In the Computer Field, they call ADD "multi-tasking", in EOD it could be extremely detrimental to your health and those around you.
2007-12-14 09:30:09 · answer #2 · answered by Guessses, A.R.T. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are going to have to demonstrate successful academic performance in school, even though your medication usage happened over 12 months ago. Otherwise you will be disqualified for entry into the armed forces.
2007-12-14 09:50:23 · answer #3 · answered by desertviking_00 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I spent 20 years in the navy and the best source of information is still your recuiter. Can tact him and if from a small area ask a "I know this person," and get your answer, even tho you both will no its you best of luck
2007-12-14 09:25:06 · answer #4 · answered by ljbaker5@verizon.net 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, here's an ingenious approach: Ask the military.
More important, why are you not on it now? Do you seriously believe that you can just stop it and function just as well? Well, you're dead wrong.
If you've been diagnosed correctly, then DON'T STOP YOUR MEDICATION! I see these disorders commonly, and I know of what I speak.
2007-12-14 09:22:21 · answer #5 · answered by iintrepidone 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
My friend went to the marines and went through a drug screening. They will ask you about what medicines you been taking and is it legal against their contract of use.
2007-12-14 09:19:05 · answer #6 · answered by Ƕāūţē çūīşīņē ḟōŗ Ṁŗ.Đēāţħ ® 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you were on adderal for ADHD, as my son is, and was perscribed by a physician, I wouldn't think it should be a problem.
2007-12-14 09:27:25 · answer #7 · answered by heavensent 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Simple solution: Don't tell. If you have wait or go to another recruter in another area.
2007-12-14 09:19:57 · answer #8 · answered by The Druid 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
a recruiter will tell you to just not mention ever being on a medication.
2007-12-14 09:19:46 · answer #9 · answered by Christina S 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋