<p>Here’s how we handled ADD meds when S first went away to college. Perhaps it can help. </p>
<p>S used a weekly pill dispenser that he kept with his toiletries (put in contacts, brush teeth, take meds), and then stored the remaining pills in a lock box which stayed in his locked footlocker. Some schools have a drawer in the dresser that locks. The system worked very well and it was nice and easy for him to just throw the dispenser in his backpack if he was going away overnight. This was suggested to us by a health center nurse as a way to make it easier for S to remember to take meds daily (no out of sight, out of mind 
), without keeping large quantities of meds exposed. The student should not tell anyone they have ADD meds at college. We also had S keep a list of meds, including dosage, in his wallet for doctor visits and emergencies. </p>
<p>I don’t think a daily early morning text saying “take your meds” is unreasonable until good habits are formed. I checked on Sundays to make sure the dispenser was refilled and kept track of when S should be calling for refills until we were all confident with his med management ability. </p>
<p>Our doctor recommends patients take ADD meds 365 days a year and listed driving as a main concern.</p>
<p>Good luck.</p>