Surgeon wrote:The Back Story:
I completed my course, training and sent in my application paperwork and fees on December 19, 2015. I made note about being treated for "Anxiety" about 8 years ago in anticipation to a job layoff. I went to a Dr. and he prescribed a 30 day supply of Xanax (Alprazolam) as needed for anxiety. Three pills later and tossed the bottle and found another job. Please NOTE: (I made no attempt to hide anything and was being as honest as I possibly could).
I got a letter from TX Dept. of Public Safety, dated February 24, 2016, letting me know that my application is being "forwarded to the Medical Advisory Board for their evaluation"
On the letter it lists : Authority to perform this review is in accordance with the Texas Handgun Law, Government Code, Chapter 411, Sub-chapter H, and the Health and Safety Code, Title 2, Subtitle A, Chapter 12, Sub chapter H. " Due to a self reported medical or abuse problem or information involving a medical problem which has surfaced during our routine background investigation, it is necessary to forward a copy of your application to the Medical Advisory Board for their evaluation". If further information is required, other than what has been submitted at time of application, the Medical Advisory Board will be in contact with you.
My question: Are-You-Kidding-ME ? Eight Years ago and some Doctor "PRESCRIBED" XANAX ????? Okay that really wasn't my question that was just me reacting in a state of utter disbelief.
So, what in the wild world of sports happens now? Psych test or eval ? For what its worth I'm a professional pharmaceutical sales & medical sales rep. for Pete's sake and this line of wording makes it appear that I'm a junkie, pill pusher or substance abuser.
And of course I've called about a dozen times with no getting through.
Any suggestions? Oh and please don't tell me I should have omitted that part on my application.
Ummm, I think you did the right thing,, except list a type of Dr. you went to visit & the type of meds & for what purpose. Other than that you did good. From what I've read and many others interputation from reading the laws, that if haven't been diognosed to be blind, crippled, or crazy, or aren't a dope head or dope slinger or a mass murder or in & out of hospitals for BiPolor & any sort, then I wouldn't have wrote the Xanax down. Are you any of the above? NOPE, then you know the rest of the sentence.
No worries though, it will come in about 4-6 months.
Please keep us posted.
Best luck to ya!