Is Methaqualone (Quaaludes) legal in Canada?
- Legal status
- Methaqualone is a Schedule III controlled substance under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA), listed as 'methaqualone (2-methyl-3-(2-methylphenyl)-4(3H)-quinazolinone) and any salt thereof' — the named transposition of its 1971 Convention Schedule II status; no longer manufactured or marketed.
- Consequences if caught
- Possession is an offence, and trafficking, importing or production carry serious penalties under the CDSA.
- If prescribed or medical
- No recognised medical use / withdrawn — methaqualone is not available as a prescription medicine in Canada.
- Documentation
- No medical or traveller route; there is no legitimate prescription supply.
Drug laws and enforcement change and vary within a country. This is not legal advice. Always confirm with Canada’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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