Lithuania Methadone/Buprenorphine Treatment: available The Lithuanian Ministry of Health has introduced three methadone/buprenorphine programs in the biggest cities of the country – Vilnius, Kaunas, and Klaipeda. Foreign patients can receive treatment under the same conditions as agreed upon with their home doctor or clinic. Their home prescribers are strongly advised to contact a suitable clinic […]
Luxembourg
Luxembourg* Opioid Substitution Treatment: available Foreign travellers needing temporary opioid substitution treatment in Luxembourg are advised to contact the Substitution Treatment Program (programme de substitution) of “jugend- an drogenhëllef” well in advance of their intended journey for arrangements to be made. Jugend- an drogenhëllef Programme de substitution 93, rue d’Anvers L-1130 Luxembourg Luxembourg Phone: +352 […]
North Macedonia
North Macedonia* Continued Treatment: possible Continued treatment/dosing is possible in the follwing clinic located in Skopje: Evromedika Blvd. Mother Theresa No. 28-1/1 1000 Skopje North Macedonia Phone: ++389 2313 0373 Email Website Importation of Methadone, Morphine, Buprenorphine: possible Travellers must carry with them a letter from their home prescribing doctor or clinic confirmed by the […]
Madagascar
Madagascar Opioid Substitution Treatments: not available Importation of Methadone and other Opioids: possible Travellers must carry with them a notarized letter in French from their home prescribing doctor/clinic giving identification details, the international name of the active substance, the quantity of the medication, and the dates of arrival in and departure from Madagascar. Contact Address: any […]
Malawi
Malawi Methadone Treatment: not available Importation of Methadone: prohibited Contact Address: any Malawian embassy or consulate
Malaysia
Malaysia* Methadone/Buprenorphine Treatment: available The number of opioid substitution treatment facilities has been markedly expanded over the past decade. Unfortunatey, we can refer to only a small list of services: CLICK. Importation of Methadone and Other Substitute Medications: possible Methadone and other substitute substances may be brought into Malaysia for personal use (maximum: 30 daily […]
Maldives
Maldives* Continued Methadone/Buprenorphine/Morphine Treatment: not available (?) Any Information on treatment options greatly appreciated! Importation of Methadone/Buprenorphine/Morphine: ??? (probably prohibited) We are waiting for a response from the Maldives Food and Drug Authority. Contact Address: any diplomatic mission of the Maldives Any comments, corrections and additional information greatly appreciated! Please address all correspondence to: Ralf […]
Mali
Mali Methadone Treatment: not available for foreign patients Importation of Methadone: possible It is allowed to bring into Mali a supply of methadone for personal use as medication sufficient for up to two weeks. Although it is not a legal requirement, travellers are strongly advised to carry with them a certificate from their methadone prescriber […]
Malta
Malta* Opioid Substitution Treatments: available The Substance Misuse Out-Patient Unit at St Luke’s Hospital, run by Aġenzija Sedqa, provides medical attention to methadone patients and helps them in continuing with methadone treatment during their stay in Malta. A letter of reference from the prescribing doctor or clinic is required. This letter should include detailed information […]
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: […]
