Congo Methadone Treatment: not available Importation of Methadone: no laid down regulations Therefore, travellers wishing to bring methadone into Congo for personal use as medication are strongly advised to contact a Congolese diplomatic mission well in advance of their intended journey. Contact Address: any Congolese embassy or consulate or Ministère de la Santé B.P. 32 […]

Costa Rica Opioid Substitution Treatment: not available Importation of Opioids: possible Travellers visiting Costa Rica with prescribed opioids for personal use must carry with them a doctor’s letter written in Spanish together with a photocopy of the original prescription. Please note that information about the medical indication must be given in the letter. When preparing […]

Canada Methadone and Buprenorphine Treatments: available Methadone and buprenorphine treatments are available in Canada from treatment centers and private practitioners. The minimum requirements for treatment while in Canada are: proof that the individual is receiving methadone or buprenorphine such as a (notarized) physician’s letter in English or French. This letter should also specify the name, address […]

 Cayman Islands (Caymans) Methadone Treatment: most likely not available Importation of Methadone: possible It is allowed to bring methadone into the Caymans provided patients carry with them a letter from their clinic or prescribing GP clearly stating that the medication has been prescribed legally for a serious medical condition. The letter should contain the clinic’s […]

Chad Opioid Substitution Treatments: not available Importation of Methadone/Buprenorphine/Morphine: possible Travellers must carry with them a copy of the original prescription and a letter from their prescribing doctor/clinic. Contact Address: any Chadian diplomatic mission Any comments and additional information greatly appreciated. Please address all correspondence to: Ralf Gerlach INDRO e.V. Bremer Platz 18-20 D-48155 Münster Germany […]