Posted on Aug 18, 2018
ADD/ADHD and the military- Should someone be denied service because of it?
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I know there are pretty strict policies concerning ADD and enlisting or commissioning, but is someone with ADD going to be set up for failure in the military? Can someone not taking medication still be a useful addition to the armed forces?
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No, I have/had ADD. I had to be off concerta for 2 years before enlisting.
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I'm aware you have to be off medication for a period of time prior to joining/cant have it in training. Were there any other restrictions or requirements?
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Cadet SGT (Join to see) - There was not. Just proof I was off the medication for 2 years.
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I had a sailor that worked with me who was bipolar. When he was on meds, he was awesome, when he wasn't he wasn't... The problem is that the job is stressful and that generally exacerbates the issues. Is it worth it to have an issue pop up in a firefight or dangerous training evolution that may cost you or your buddy's life? There are plenty of ways to be useful... my 2 cents is you need to talk to a recruiter and have a DOD Physician take a look at your case. If it doesn't work out, there are plenty of civilian jobs in the DOD. I certainly applaud you for your dedication and hope all works out well for you!
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