Title VII laws for the most part protect those OUTSIDE of unions as the union’s job is to assure protection of their members. Again for the most part as there is certainly protection from either and/or both depending on the CBA.

All in all however the players know that they need to get both the script and exemption waiver to be in the clear…

I have ADHD and I am on different meds, I can tell you that if I don’t take my meds for a day it wrecks my ability to perform my daily work and functions properly.

Most ADHD drugs are cumulative, so if you ban them on game day, they will still fail the test. However that being stated, it would still cause the levels to be lower than needed for the person and you could be dealing with some nasty side effects.

The NFL and NFLPA (people forget that the process was approved by both sides) requiring notification of the diagnosis of ADHD and prescription of Adderall is brilliant because anyone that would NEED it would definitely want to make it known because the drug is more than just for football benefits, it helps you with your entire life.

Those players still getting suspended are idiots, because like someone said above – agents know most pertinent details about your life and your health. You are an investment for them, so getting surprised like that isn’t in their best interest, so they would take care of the notifications.

Either it is an excuse or laziness, doesn’t matter which, either way a suspension is warranted for people that don’t follow the rules.

Why should this rule be any different than any other, follow them = no suspension. Break them = listed punishment.

Players should want the best testing etc. to keep drugs out of their sport. If the cheaters get through then it becomes Cycling where you essentially “can’t play” unless you are willing to use drugs.

The drug is legal to take, if so prescribed by a doctor. Once the players get the prescription, then they must notify the NFL that they have a prescription for it, then they can take the drug without any punishment in any way shape or form.

The problem is, none of us know what the player really tested positive for. The NFL is not allowed to tell us what the drug the player took was, so players could be flat out lying about it, and the only other person that knows is the NFL, and they are permitted by law to not tell us either way.

The real issue to me is, if a player REALLY got a prescription to take the drug, and failed to notify the NFL that they got the prescription, KNOWING that he will be suspended if he test positive for it, then they are so stupid that they deserve to be suspended for it.

In the real world, the agent of the player knows most details of their lives, and if the player was actually prescribed the drug, you can bet your life savings that the NFL would be notified.

To me, this says that every time I hear the “adderall excuse” I automatically think it is steroids.

But what pisses me off to no end is that there is a certain amount of adderall that is permitted to be sold/prescribed each year because of jackasses like the NFL players taking it for the “boost” they get, so in November of 2010, I was unable to fill my prescriptions for the rest of the calendar year. So, they soak up what they want for their quick fix, and ADD users who finally have the help they need in an adderall prescription lose it for a couple of months at the end of the year. Just in time for exams.

So thanks, you selfish jackasses, for taking adderall away from those who actually need it. Thanks a lot.

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From personal experience I know that ADHD is real. What people do not understand is that when a person with ADHD takes a drug like this, it slows them down to focus and evens them out.

The problem is this drug and ritalin are over prescribed and abused so people can get a legal quick fix. High school students who take it so they can prep for their college exams. Adults who take it so they can get a meth head fix without worrying about going to jail.

My main concern is if they open the doors too much will it end up with 99 percent of the NFL players stating they have “ADHD” so they can compete and even the playing field.

The playing field will be leveled automatically.

Also, how do you effectively control the stimulant just on gamedays? What does that even mean – on Sundays? Well, what about Monday and Thursday?

This idea of banning it only 16 days out of the year is pretty shortsighted and dumb.

You think these players don’t prepare in the off season? Workout, study game film/play books? They could do this on any given day, with the help of adderall.

And anyone who has ever taken these things knows that pain relievers would help out a player much more than a silly little adderall that I can only see helping you stay awake in film study.

Enter adderall. I can tell you that when I’ve had a chance to clear my head and focus, everything becomes easier. Now apply this to a guy already good enough to make the NFL and this is definitely enhancing his performance especially on game day.

The only thought I have is that maybe it has to do with testing timeframes – how long does it stay in your system? Maybe thats why they do year round as just a way to cover bases.