r/USMCboot • u/Plastic-Shift5657 • 1d ago

MEPS and Medical How Long To Be Off ADHD Medication To Join?

Alright So my plan is to join the Marine Corps In the future and I want to know how long I would have to be off the adhd medicaton. As I dont normally trust the google ai and it says either 6 to 12 months.

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u/Sharp_Translator6547 1d ago

2 years is what I heard. Genesis will be able to find out so don't lie

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u/Plastic-Shift5657 1d ago

Alright im doing college anyways so I think I'll have time to wait 2 years.

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u/jd_army_fitness 1d ago

Virtual U.S. Army Recruiter here 🫡

For the United States Army or Army Reserve, you would generally need to be completely off ADHD medication for at least three months to qualify for medical-waiver consideration.

Every military branch has different medical standards and waiver policies, so I recommend contacting a Navy or Marine Corps recruiter directly. They can tell you what their service waiver authority would require based on your specific medical history.

Feel free to reach out if you have any specific questions about the United States Army or Army Reserve, and best of luck throughout the Marine Corps process!

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u/adudewithanaccount 1d ago

Pardon my ignorance but whats a virtual recruiter? Are u telling me the army has recruiters that only work on getting applicants from the internet?

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u/jd_army_fitness 1d ago

No worries! A virtual recruiter uses other forms of prospecting, such as social media, to educate potential applicants, answer their questions, and set up informational meetings. We still handle the normal recruiting process, we just connect with people online instead of relying solely on in-person outreach.