ADHD Medication

Why is ADHD medication frowned upon? I know people can be addicted to the stimulant, but millions of people are on this medication, including children. If it is prescribed, monitored by a doctor, and only a 30 day supply is given, why wont a trucking company hire? The medications, such as Adderall and Vyvanse is a stimulant, not a narcotic, that works to calm the mind down and to allow focusing. Do they realize how many people are driving that probably need help with this very thing? So people that are on anti depressants or on high blood pressure meds, that make you tired, is that ok? ugh, very frustrating! any suggestions or situations similar? Never had a problem finding a driving job before, now it seems to be an issue. And I noticed that applications are asking if you have ever done any drug EVER in your lifetime. Getting extremely strict for an industry that supposedly needs drivers.

I'm not 100% on this, but I'll try to elaborate based on what I know.

Starting with ADHD, it's an impulse control disorder. That's a safety issue.

As for the medication, it's a schedule 1 narcotic. They're all banned.

There isn't really a driver shortage. If there was, the government would have no problems easing restrictions. We've seen this with many state of emergency situations where hours of service are suspended. They will not suspend banning controlled substances. For example, I can have a prescription for marijuana but that doesn't mean I can use marijuana and keep my job.

That’s the point of the medication.

Marijuana & this stimulant are not the same thing. Just like a diabetic drug controls insulin, adderall controls the impulsiveness & helps on focusing. Millions of people have this . I blame it on the foods , but 🤷🏻‍♀️

I'm not saying they're the same, I'm saying they're classified under the same narcotics list. A schedule 1 narcotic.

Every medication is meant to control something, but the FMSCA has a list of them that are banned for one reason or another. I recommend familiarizing yourself with that list.

I blame it on the Big Pharma industry and their lobby to be subsidized by Billions and Billions of dollars courtesy of Mr. and Mrs. US Taxpayer. Every time this industry comes up with the next "Wonder Drug" ( spelled CASH COW), psychologists, advertising brains, lawyers, and marketing executives invent a disease, syndrome, or recessive trait that magically "can now be treated or even cured!" Most "ailments" are psychosomatic, with a goal of fleecing people out of their money as easily as possible. Eat quality foods, work hard at something worthwhile, and occupy your brain with challenges. Not all drugs are bad, but I feel most are completely unnecessary and unproven.

It's not the trucking companies per say.

It's a Hard no from Gov. You will not get a DOT Medcard

What medications disqualify a CMV driver?

Why is ADHD medication frowned upon? I know people can be addicted to the stimulant, but millions of people are on this medication, including children. If it is prescribed, monitored by a doctor, and only a 30 day supply is given, why wont a trucking company hire? The medications, such as Adderall and Vyvanse is a stimulant, not a narcotic, that works to calm the mind down and to allow focusing. Do they realize how many people are driving that probably need help with this very thing? So people that are on anti depressants or on high blood pressure meds, that make you tired, is that ok? ugh, very frustrating! any suggestions or situations similar? Never had a problem finding a driving job before, now it seems to be an issue. And I noticed that applications are asking if you have ever done any drug EVER in your lifetime. Getting extremely strict for an industry that supposedly needs drivers.

It’s a controversial drug a lot of physicians won’t prescribe. Plus it would be hard to differentiate a positive test result for adderal vs amphetamine usage.

Not every medication is accepted. We are not allowed benadryl or any allergy pills. Comtrex and Mucinex are the only over the counter drugs.companies allows. Other than ibuprofen or something like that.

And no... It isn't okay for a lot of anti depressants. Trazadone is a common non habit forming, anti anxiety medication that is rejected by many companies.

So Michelle don't feel as though you are being discriminated against. You are being treat exactly the same as many other people with similar medications.

Sorry.keep trying. Perhaps a company will allow a similar med that your doctor may approve.

I blame the food also. A friend started making all of her own food including bread and all condiments. Her son's ADHD as well as her daughter's Krohn's disease were brought under control.

I blame it on the Big Pharma industry and their lobby to be subsidized by Billions and Billions of dollars courtesy of Mr. and Mrs. US Taxpayer. Every time this industry comes up with the next "Wonder Drug" ( spelled CASH COW), psychologists, advertising brains, lawyers, and marketing executives invent a disease, syndrome, or recessive trait that magically "can now be treated or even cured!" Most "ailments" are psychosomatic, with a goal of fleecing people out of their money as easily as possible. Eat quality foods, work hard at something worthwhile, and occupy your brain with challenges. Not all drugs are bad, but I feel most are completely unnecessary and unproven.

This is spot on.

I wanted to clarify something and put a disclaimer.... None of us are doctors. So take our advice on this as laymen.

But...There are differences between DOT accepted and company accepted.

"Non drowsy" formulas are not guaranteed everyone is effected this way. If I take a non drowsy Claritin or Zyrtec, it knocks me out. My sister who was a drug addict could take Xanax or Valium and it would amp her up for days. The opposite effect of what is supposed to be.

In one case, DOT may accept the drug. But the company may not. Many companies base their accepted list upon lawsuits. In a civil case a lawyer only need prove it is possible the non drowsy formula made the driver drowsy and therefore caused the accident. So why bother with that hassle? Especially if there are candidates on no meds with great driving records?

Michele mentioned the meds are a stimulant which "calms your mind down". That only works with ADD ADHD people. A stimulant in a non add person amps u up like speed. "Depressants" like alcohol calm people down.

Most things companies do is about lawsuits and insurance liability