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 […]
India
India* Continued Opioid Treatment for Travellers: possible There are so-called Drug Treatment Clinics prescribing methadone and/or buprenorphine in several major cities. Click HERE for a list of such treatment centres currently operating. Importation of Methadone and Other Opioids: possible Patients must apply online for a personal import license. Information on the application procedure is provided on pages […]
Indonesia
Indonesia Methadone/Buprenorphine Treatment: available Unfortunately, we do not have the contact details of any treatment service. Please help with providing up-to-date info on substitution treatment facilities. Importation of Methadone and Other Opioids: possible Indonesia has very strict drug laws and regulations! According to information received January 8, 2026, from the Embassy of Indonesia in Berlin […]
Iran
Iran Methadone Treatment: available Referal to continued methadone treatment/dosing can best be arranged by contacting the Iranian National Center for Addiction Studies: Iranian National Center for Addiction Studies (INCAS) South Kargar Avenue, Qazvin Sq. Tehran Iran Phone: ++98 21 541 5225 or ++98 21 541 4624 Fax: ++98 21 541 9113 Persons to contact: […]
Iraq
Iraq Methadone Treatment: not available Importation of Methadone: import regulations could not be clarified Therefore, travellers wishing to bring methadone into Iraq for personal use as medication are strongly advised to contact an Iraqi embassy or consulate well in advance of their intended journey. Contact Address: any Iraqi diplomatic mission
Ireland
Ireland* Opioid Substitution Treatments: available For contact details of treatment services click HERE Importation of methadone, buprenorphine,morphine: possible Travellers have to carry with them a letter from their prescribing doctor/clinic together with a confirming note issued by the appropriate health authority in their home country (specimen). Travellers from EU countries may also use the Schengen form. […]
Greece,
Greece Methadone/Buprenorphine Treatment: available Currently (January 2016), there are 59 opioid substitution treatment units operating in Greece, 11 of which provide methadone treatment. Methadone is only available in units in Athens and Thessaloniki (Salonica). Buprenorphine is available in Athens, Thessaloniki (Salonica), Patras, Alexandroupolis, Veroia, Volos, Kavala, Katerini, the island of Corfu, Komotini, Larissa, Preveza, Agrinio, […]
Grenada
Grenada Unfortunately we have received no information from the relevant authorities. Contact Address: any Grenadian diplomatic mission (This page last revised June 22, 1998)
Guatemala
Guatemala Continued Opioid Substitution Treatment: not possible Importation of methadone, buprenorphine, morphine: possible Travellers intending to bring methadone, buprenorphine, morphine or other medically prescribed opioids into Guatemala have to carry with them a certification (in English or Spanish) from the patient’s home prescriber clearly stating that the patient needs the medication and that it […]
