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Old 01-05-2006, 05:40 PM
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Psych meds and officers

What is the name of your state? VA

Would an officer who was legally prescribed to mild anti-anxiety drugs (e.g. Xanax) by a civilian doctor expect any reaction from the military? Or would that automatically be "unfit for duty"?

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What is the name of your state? VA

Would an officer who was legally prescribed to mild anti-anxiety drugs (e.g. Xanax) by a civilian doctor expect any reaction from the military? Or would that automatically be "unfit for duty"?

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What was the medical condition that precipitated this prescription?
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It depends on what the officer does. More facts are needed.
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an army intel officer with general anxiety disorder, onset after commissioning
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It depends on what the officer does. More facts are needed.
5526, Does that mean you are not going to honor this very polite request?
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what do you mean? you asked what he does... hypothetically he's an army intel officer. that is what he does. so hypothetically, would that generally make him unfit for duty, or would a prescription to meds that treat the anxiety make him unfit for duty?

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PS it would hypothetically be prescribed for general anxiety disorder. nothing the officer can't deal with, but meds make it better. also, i listened to "Alice's Restaraunt Massecree." are you saying that in your opinion, any similar imperfection would lead to some sort of career alteration? and i mean, against the officer's will.
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what do you mean? you asked what he does... hypothetically he's an army intel officer. that is what he does. so hypothetically, would that generally make him unfit for duty, or would a prescription to meds that treat the anxiety make him unfit for duty?

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These are conclusions.

We need facts.
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Since you are not forthcomming with facts all I can say is that considering the military member is in MI, that the same restrictions that apply to aviation would apply to MI, thus at least a medical board if not separation. This military member must immediatly report to sick call along with the diagnosis and Rx and be prepared to undergo an immediate psychiatric evaluation. Failure to do that could result in a BCD or Court's martial.
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what is the difference between a fact and a conclusion? seriously, i don't know.
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Can you read English?
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Can you read English?
Maybe it is the "Zanax", the military doesn't know he is on.
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If the said Military Intel Officer had read his SF86 paperwork, and any briefings he's been through... he's required to report these things. Doesn't mean there's a problem, but here's the deal. IF he feels it's a problem, and is ashamed... then a foreign Intel type could compromise him via blackmail. If he doesn't disclose this, and the day he goes through a new investigation, neglects to mention The Psych visit and subsequent Perscription, he won't get his clearance renewed. If he's Army, he'll Go Infantry.
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csporluck, thanks for the insight. as for the other two repliers, you are both jerks. you know what i mean and i wouldn't be here asking questions if i were a lawyer or knew alot about the law like you do. so i hope if makes you feel good about yourselves to take shots at me like that. and for your info, there are not real facts here, it's a hypothetical situation.
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