Some Basic Recommendations Regarding the Planning of Travels With Opioids Used in Substitution Treatment a) Early contacts We should like to point out that the information contained in this guide is only to be regarded as a guideline. Authoritative statements on current legal provisions can only be issued by the embassies and government agencies of […]
Belarus
Belarus Methadone or Other Opioid Replacement Treatments: not available Importation of Methadone and Other Opioids: possible It is allowed to bring into Belarus a quantity of methadone, buprenorphine or other opioids for personal use sufficient for 3 days. Patients have to carry with them a letter from their prescribing doctor/clinic. The letter has to be […]
Australia
Australia* Importation of Methadone/Buprenorphine and Other Opioids to Australia for Personal Use: possible Current Regulations: CLICK Continued Treatment/Dosing: possible More info will be provided soon. Any comments, corrections and additional info greatly appreciated. Please address all correspondence to: Ralf Gerlach INDRO e.V. Bremer Platz 18-20 48155 Münster Germany Phone: +49 251 60123 or +49 2571 […]
Afghanistan
Afghanistan Methadone Treatment: not available Importation of Methadone: prohibited Contact Address: any Afghan embassy or consulate Any comments and additional information greatly appreciated. Please address all correspondence to: Ralf Gerlach INDRO e.V. Bremer Platz 18-20 48155 Münster Germany Phone: +49 251 60123 or 234577 Fax: +49 251 234577 or 666580 Email: indro@muenster.net (This page […]
Albania
Albania* Continued Opioid Treatment for Travellers: only methadone treatment available Currently only methadone treatment is available in Albania. Treatment is provided by Aksion Plus in Tirane. We advise to contact Aksion Plus to clarify if continued dosing can be arranged for a foreign patient: Aksion Plus Phone: ++355 696178959 oder ++355 44806041 Email Web Importation […]
Algeria
Algeria* Opioid Substitution Treatments: unclear Currently methadone treatment clinics are operating in five cities: Algiers, Oran, Blida, Annaba and Tizi Ouzou. Unfortunately, we don’t have contact details of any of the clinics, and it is not clear if foreign travellers are accepted for continued treatment/dosing. Importation of Methadone/Buprenorphine/Codeine/Morphine: possible Travelers seeking to bring methadone, buprenorphine, […]
Andorra
Andorra* Opioid Substitution Treatments: available Continued dosing can be arranged via the Ministry of Health: Ministeri de Salud Unitat de Salud Mental i Addicciones Av. Princep Benlloch. 30, 3 pis AD-500 Andorra la Vella Phone: ++376 874820 Email Importation of substitute substances: possible Travellers have to carry with them a letter from their prescribing doctor/clinic […]
Angola
Angola Methadone Treatment: not available Importation of Methadone: import regulations could not be clarified Therefore, travellers wishing to bring methadone into Angola for personal use as medication are strongly advised to contact an Angolan embassy or consulate well in advance of their intended journey. Contact Address: Ministério da Saúde Rua 17 de Setembro Caixa Postal […]
Antigua and Barbuda
Antigua and Barbuda Methadone Treatment: not available Importation of Methadone: prohibited Contact Address: any embassy or consulate of Antigua and Barbuda (This page last revised January 15, 1998)
Argentina
Argentina Treatment with Methadone and Other Opioids: possible Currently we have no contact details of treatment services. Importation of Methadone and Other Opioids: possible Travellers must carry with them a doctor’s letter and a copy of the original prescription. Any comments and additional information greatly appreciated. Please address all correspondence to: Ralf Gerlach INDRO e.V. […]
