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
Israel
Israel Methadone/Buprenorphine Treatment: available There is an information sheet issued by the Department for the Treatment of Substance Abuse stating the following: “Drug Maintenance Treatment Centers (DMTCs) in Israel are operated by the Ministry of Health. Currently, regulations in Israel allow no privately run Methadone maintenance programs. Buprenorphine Maintenance Treatment is also available in […]
Jamaica
Jamaica Methadone/Buprenorphine/Codeine Treatment: not available Importation of Methadone/Buprenorphine: possible According to the Jamaican Embassy in Washington, DC (USA) travellers are allowed to bring into Jamaica methadone or buprenorphine provided they carry with them a letter from their prescribing GP/clinic stating the patient’s personal data and detailing daily dosages and the total quantity of the substance/medication […]
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. Importation of Methadone/Buprenorphine/Morphine: possible While travellers from Schengen countries are permitted to bring into Iceland a quantity of 30 daily doses, travellers from non-Schengen countries may bring only 14 daily […]
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 […]
