Is Adderall legal in Bahrain?

Legal status

Adderall (mixed amphetamine salts) has no separate legal identity — it is regulated AS amphetamine: scheduled psychotropic under Law No. 15 of 2007 on Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances.

Consequences if caught

Possession/personal use: imprisonment and/or fine (deportation for non-nationals). The most serious trafficking of a scheduled psychotropic is DEATH-PENALTY-eligible (life for lesser). Amphetamine carries capital exposure at the trafficking tier.

If prescribed or medical

Prescription stimulant via strictly controlled medical channels; carrying it without a local permit/prescription risks arrest.

Documentation

All drugs (cannabis/hashish, heroin, cocaine, methamphetamine, MDMA) are prohibited in Bahrain under Law 15 of 2007 on Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances, with the Penal Code (Law 15 of 1976) and Sharia influence; possession and use are criminal and there is no medical cannabis. Serious crimes including trafficking carry capital punishment OR imprisonment plus civil disqualification of 3–15 years, with wide judicial sentencing discretion and no fixed statutory gram thresholds (discretionary). [retained; drug death sentences imposed but not carried out — commonly commuted] The death penalty is available for drug trafficking and courts have handed down drug death sentences (e.g. a 2019 smuggling case), but executions for drugs have NOT been carried out — most are commuted. Expatriates face deportation. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Drug laws and enforcement change and vary within a country. This is not legal advice. Always confirm with Bahrain’s embassy or official drug authority before traveling; penalties can be severe, including imprisonment.