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
Liberia
Liberia Opioid Substitution Treatments: not available Importation of Methadone and Other Opioids: prohibited Contact Address: any diplomatic mission of Liberia Any comments and additional information greatly appreciated. Please address all correspondence to: Ralf Gerlach INDRO e.V. Bremer Platz 18-20 48155 Münster Germany Phone: +49 251-60123 or +49 2571-582765 Fax: +49 251-666580 Email (This page last revised […]
Italy
Italy Methadone/Buprenorphine Treatment: available Methadone/buprenorphine treatment is available from some 600 drug dependence treatment units (servizio tossicodipendenze – Ser.T.) and general practitioners. Foreign patients are supposed to carry a letter from their methadone/buprenorphine prescriber stating the dose and identification details. Sometimes it might happen that a clinic or GP would not be prepared to respect […]
Japan
Japan* Substitution Treatments for Travellers: not available Importation of Opioids: possible – except for methadone! Travellers must apply for an import licence from the Ministry of Health. NOTE: It is prohibited to import or export methadone in case patients are prescribedmethadone for treating substance use disorders (= patients participating in medically assisted treatment of addiction)! Application Guidance: CLICK […]
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 […]
Hungary
Hungary* Methadone and Buprenorphine Treatment: available Methadone and buprenorphine treatments are available in some major cities. Unfortunately, we cannot provide up-to-date contact details of treatment services (such details would be welcome!). Importation of Methadone and Other Opioids: possible For information on travel regulations click HERE. For contact details of the Narcotic Department click HERE. Any comments […]
Iceland
Iceland* Opioid Substitution Treatments: available Foreign travellers will be accepted for temporary dosing/treatment. Unfortunately, we do not have any up-to-date contact details of treatment facilities. We would greatly appreciate any assistance with this matter! Importation of Methadone and Other Opioids: possible Travellers are permitted to bring into Iceland a quantity of 30 daily doses. Schengen […]
