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could a person with A.D.D and A.D.H.D get in the army? some say yes some say no whats the answer?
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Get a second or third opinion on the condition. The military has you evaluated when you get your entrance physical anyway. As much as ADD and ADHD are thrown around I'd be skeptical.
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If you have taken Ritalin or Aderol (any of the ADD drugs) you will be rejected by the USAF. I had a friend in college that was diagnosed with ADHD and he went into the Army despite him using the drugs. The main thing is not the diagnosis, since most people grow out of the problem. But, the main thing the military looks at is the fact that you have taken mind-altering drugs whose affects are not well understood.
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My cousin was diagnosed with ADD/ADHD, and he served in the US Navy. I don't know why you would be prevented from joining-ask your local recruiter.Fonzy said:
CHADD is a site that you might want to check out if you have the condition
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I have ADD, and have seen discussions about this lots of times....basically what I have learned is that it's ok to have a diagnosis of ADD/ADHD, BUT it's dependant on whether or not you are on medication that's the determining factor....
I've read (and have a site bookmarked, PM me if you want it because I don't know if I can post it)on a site where you should be off of meds for at least a couple of years prior to trying to enlist.
Hope this helps!
I've read (and have a site bookmarked, PM me if you want it because I don't know if I can post it)on a site where you should be off of meds for at least a couple of years prior to trying to enlist.
Hope this helps!
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