Korea, South Methadone is not available on the pharmaceutical market. However, under exceptional circumstances methadone patients seeking to travel to South Korea may get permission to do so. They must contact a Korean embassy or consulate at least three months in advance of the prospective journey and produce the following documents: a transfer report, stating […]
Kuwait
Kuwait Methadone Treatment: not available Importation of Methadone: prohibited Contact Address: any Kuwaiti embassy or consulate
Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan Methadone Treatment: not available A one-year pilot methadone programme will start in 2002 with 100 selected local patients participating. The future of the programme depends on the outcome results. In case the results are promising, we see no reason why they should not be positive, MMT will hopefully be implemented into the treatment system. […]
Laos
Laos Methadone/Buprenorphine Treatment: not available Importation of Methadone/Buprenorphine: possible Travellers are permitted to bring into Laos a quantity of methadone (or any other prescribed substitution substance) sufficient for the duration of stay. They have to carry with them an English-language letter from their home prescriber which clearly supports their need for the medication (specimen letter: […]
Latvia
Latvia Methadone/Buprenorphine Treatment: available The contact details of all Latvian treatment centres are available at: http://www.apvienibahiv.lv/rehabilitacija-atkarigajiem Importation of Methadone/Buprenorphine: possible Travellers must carry with them a letter from their home prescriber which clearly supports their need for the medication. It should be noted that residents from one of the EU signatory countries of the “Schengen […]
Lebanon
Lebanon Methadone/Buprenorphine treatment: uncertain Patients needing continued dosing are advised to contact Skoun, the Lebanon Addiction Center. Contact details and further information available at www.skoun.org/. Importation of Methadone/Buprenorphine: possible It is allowed to bring into Lebanon seven daily doses of methadone or buprenorphine for personal use. Patients must carry with them a letter from their […]
Lesotho
Lesotho Methadone Treatment: not available Importation of Methadone: prohibited Contact Address: any Lesotho diplomatic mission
Israel
Israel Methadone/Buprenorphine Treatment: available There is an information sheet issued by the Department for the Treatment of Substance Abuse stating the following: “Drug Maintenance Treatment Centers (DMTCs) in Israel are operated by the Ministry of Health. Currently, regulations in Israel allow no privately run Methadone maintenance programs. Buprenorphine Maintenance Treatment is also available in […]
Jamaica
Jamaica Methadone/Buprenorphine/Codeine Treatment: not available Importation of Methadone/Buprenorphine: possible According to the Jamaican Embassy in Washington, DC (USA) travellers are allowed to bring into Jamaica methadone or buprenorphine provided they carry with them a letter from their prescribing GP/clinic stating the patient’s personal data and detailing daily dosages and the total quantity of the substance/medication […]
Hong Kong
Hong Kong* Since summer 1997 Hong Kong is a special administration region of the People’s Republic of China. Methadone/Buprenorphine (?) Treatment: available There are several substitution treatment centers in Hong Kong all of which accept foreign patients for temporary continued dosing. Though not necessarily required, we advise the patient’s home prescriber to contact a clinic […]
