Posted on Nov 16, 2020
Can I re-enlist if I currently take medication for ADHD?
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I’m prior-service ARNG. Served 6 years (2000-2006), E-5, 91E [dental tech], was a Federal tech for 4 of 6 years. Honorable discharge/ good soldier.
Currently: I’m 41, hold a BS in Social Science and working on my MS in Counseling. I’m in above average physical condition for my age. Can pass PT test. Ready for BCT if required.
** I want to re-enlist but have been prescribed adhd medicine for past 7 years. ** please advise **
Currently: I’m 41, hold a BS in Social Science and working on my MS in Counseling. I’m in above average physical condition for my age. Can pass PT test. Ready for BCT if required.
** I want to re-enlist but have been prescribed adhd medicine for past 7 years. ** please advise **
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No, you must be off the medication for a period of 2 years per DoDI 6130.03
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As a clinician over 5 decades I am very familiar with many psychoactive agents I am a clinical psychologist. Meds for ADHD are still classified as Schedule Two controlled agents and are prone to abuse. Over time, they produce serious side-effects and some adverse events. This may work against your planned re-enlistment depending on your particular MOS. As a civilian, they are irrelevant to your clinical performance.
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Rich
Best to you and inform us of your outcome. And if you are interested in my published clinical research, I can send you copies " [login to see] "
Rich
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SGT Gina Marie
Thank you for your very informative answer... could it be possible that I was
Misdiagnosed? I really want to discontinue adhd meds...
Of course I will speak with my doctor... do you have any advice regarding weaning off of amphetamine salts?
Misdiagnosed? I really want to discontinue adhd meds...
Of course I will speak with my doctor... do you have any advice regarding weaning off of amphetamine salts?
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SSgt Richard Kensinger
As you indicate if you wean from amphetamine you do it in concert with your physician. Typically, there are few side-effects from a gradual withdrawal. As far as a correct diagnosis the physician can outline the index symptoms found to warrant this particular syndrome. It is unusual for women at your age to be diagnosed. Typically, we see it more in males beginning before the age of 10. When we detect it in young females, we are more likely to see the inattentiveness and not the impulsivity and porous interpersonal boundaries and acting out behaviors.
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Rich
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Rich
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