Is Methadone legal in Greece?
- Legal status
- Methadone is a scheduled narcotic under Law 4139/2013 (the Drug Code) — full narcotic control.
- Consequences if caught
- Unauthorised possession draws imprisonment; trafficking up to life.
- If prescribed or medical
- Prescribed for OST only through centralised OKANA programme units (little GP role; take-home limited but expanding).
- Documentation
- Carry the INCB/Schengen certificate and medical justification; EOF advance authorisation is advised for narcotic medicines.
Drug laws and enforcement change and vary within a country. This is not legal advice. Always confirm with Greece’s embassy or official drug authority before traveling; penalties can be severe, including imprisonment.
Before you travel
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If you’re detained or arrested abroad
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