Spain

 Spain Opioid Substitution Treatments: available Opioid substitution treatments are provided on a large scale. A patient’s home prescriber can get in touch with a treatment center directly. Contact details of most substitution treatment services are available on the web site of the Plan Nacional Sobre Drogas (select the region in question, “comunidad autonomica”, and treatment […]

Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka Methadone/Buprenorphine Treatment: ??? On April 19, 2011 we contacted the Ministry of Health of Sri Lanka requesting information on whether continued treatment/dosing is possible. As soon as we have received a response we will present up-to-date info on this page. Importation of Methadone/Buprenorphine: possible Foreign methadone/buprenorphine patients are allowed to bring their own […]

St Vincent and the Grenadines

 St Vincent and the Grenadines Opioid Substitution Treatment: not available There are neither opioid substitution treatment centres nor any doctors providing regular methadone or buprenorphine treatments. Though buprenorphine is currently available, preparations used in substitution treatment (e.g. Subutex, Suboxone) are not. A license can be obtained from the Ministry of Health for the importation of […]

Serbia

Serbia Continued Opioid Treatment for Travellers: not clear Medication-assisted treatment is provided in some cities. However, it is not yet clear, if continued treatment/dosing of foreign patients is possible. Unfortunately, we do not have any contact details of treatment services. Therefore, we advise travellers to carry with them the quantity of opioids sufficient for the […]

Seychelles

Seychelles Unfortunately we have received no information from the relevant authorities. Contact Address: any Seychelles diplomatic mission or Ministry of Health Acting Permanent Secretary Fax: +248 225416      

Sierra Leone

Sierra Leone Methadone Treatment: not available Importation of Methadone: possible Travellers wishing to bring methadone into Sierra Leone for personal use as medication must apply for a special license at the Director of Drugs and Medical Supplies well in advance (several months) of the journey. The application should include the diagnosis for treatment, time in […]

Singapore

Singapore* Opioid Substitution Treatment: not available Importation of Methadone/Morphine/Buprenorphine: possible Travellers must apply for an import permit via online procedure. All necessary application information is available HERE.  Please send any corrections or additional information to: Ralf Gerlach INDRO e.V. Bremer Platz 18-20 D-48155 Münster Germany Phone:  ++49 (0)251 60123 or ++49 (0)2571 582765 Fax: ++49 […]

Slovak Republic

 Slovak Republic, The Methadone/Buprenorphine Treatment: available If patients need continued dosing in Slovakia, please contact the Centre for Treatment of Drug Dependencies (see contact details below). Importation of Methadone/Buprenorphine: possible Importation of methadone and other substitute substances is possible. We advise to contact a Slovak embassy or consulate well in advance of a planned journey. […]

Slovenia

 Slovenia Methadone Treatment: available In 1995 a network of Centers for the Prevention and Treatment of Drug Addiction was set up in the Republic of Slovenia all of which dispense methadone oral solution on a daily basis. Foreign methadone patients will be accepted for treatment provided they can produce a valid passport and a certificate […]