Use of Banned Stimulant Medications for Treatment of ADD/ADHD

The NCAA has instituted a stricter application of the medical exception policy for the use of banned stimulant medication for the treatment of ADD/ADHD.  This stricter application reflects a strong stand on policy enforcement, protecting the student-athlete competing while using these stimulants and the integrity of the sport.  If you have been diagnosed with ADD/ADHD and are using stimulant medication, you must provide proper documentation from your diagnosing health care provider in order to participate in NCAA athletics each academic year.

The following two forms should be printed and given to your diagnosing health care provider to fill out and return to the Athletic Training Department.

ADD/ADHD Informational Letter to Health Care Provider

ADD/ADHD Documentation Form for Health Care Provider

Additional information regarding the new documentation requirements for the NCAA Medical Exception request for the use of a banned substance can be found at the following links:

NCAA Medical Exceptions Procedures for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): https://www.ncaa.org/themes-topics/adhd

NCAA Medical Exceptions Procedures and reporting forms for NCAA banned drugs (including stimulant medications for ADD/ADHD): https://www.ncaa.org/sport-science-institute/medical-exceptions-procedures