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.
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:
