Can you join the FBI or CIA on prescribed medicine that relates to ADD?

Question

Only answer if you are sure.

Answer 1

case by case whats true for one is not for another.

Answer 2

Do you honestly think that you are going to get accurate verifiable information to this type of question on yahoo answers? Are you serious

Answer 3

For the FBI you would have to prove that you no longer need the medication to control ADD or ADHD and have not used the medications in many years. You have to pass a RIGEROUS mental health screenings, physicals and drug testing. You also have to be in PEAK physical condition. Many over age 30 do not qualify because they are unable to make the physical training. (It's every bit as tough as training camp in the NFL) You have to be able to get a security clearance of at least SECRET and you have to be recommended by your supervisor at a law enforcement position having completed the police academy....OR have completed similiar military police training while on active duty. Former military are usually given "preference points" in determining who is eligible. Unfortunately...all these strict criteria cause 75-85% of those who "wannabe" to be ineligible for acceptance.

Criteria to be accepted into the CIA are much less physically demanding....but MUCH more demanding intellectually. Most are college degreed, with many having Masters of Doctorate level education. They need to be fluent in foreign languages and well educated in certain fields (chemistry, math, crypto, electronics, etc)

Answer 4

Somehow I can't imagine that ADD would work well in those....ooh look! A shiny new car...wonder what I should have for dinner...I'm sorry, what was the question again?