What additional information can you provide about ADD/ADHD and controlled substance prescriptions?
- ADHD - Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and ADD - Attention Deficit Disorder are two of the most common neurobehavioral disorders of childhood and can persist through adolescence and into adulthood. ADHD is generally diagnosed in childhood, but sometimes not until college or later. After diagnosis, a controlled stimulant medication prescription is one of the most common treatments for ADHD.
- The Health Center contracted practitioners will only prescribe controlled substances through the Emory Internal Medicine private office; Ballad Health System has strict rules related to prescribing that include having documented diagnosis paperwork on file, pill counts, and drug screens. When it is not feasible for a home provider to continue prescribing a controlled substance, the student has the option of making appointments with the EIM office provider where private insurance copays and deductibles will apply. When scheduling your appointment, please tell the Ballad patient services representative(PSR) you are an E&H Student. The student is still eligible to use the “free” (no office visit charges; minor supply charges) services of the Health Center for other health concerns.
- The TimelyCare telehealth platform providers are not able to prescribe controlled stimulant medications due to complexities of interstate laws regarding controlled substance prescribing.
- If you do not have a diagnosis and want to be evaluated, a neuropsych testing battery (DSM-5 diagnosis) takes 4 hours or more and contains components that must be done in person by a licensed provider. Emory Internal Medicine office advanced practitioners can make area referrals for testing. Please be aware the process can be lengthy since the number of providers in our area is limited.
- Athletes should take special note of the diagnosis documentation they are required to provide and forms they must keep updated in the ARMS system (ADHD Medications Form, Drug Testing Consent Form).
- We suggest storing controlled prescription medication in a lock box. Please reach out to a Health Center employee if you need assistance obtaining a lock box.
- See local pharmacy information on the Health Center “Outside Resources” tab. Please note that Glade Pharmacy will deliver to the Health Center so students can pick up prescriptions on campus during normal operating hours. You may contact any local pharmacy for information on their process for “transferring” prescriptions from one location to another. Please be aware that controlled substance prescriptions have specific requirements.