Is Methylphenidate legal in Greece?
- Legal status
- Scheduled controlled substance under the Greek Narcotics Code (Law 3459/2006); prescription-only; exact table left to confirmation.
- Consequences if caught
- Personal-use possession penalised under Law 4139/2013 (reduced for users); supply/trafficking multi-year.
- If prescribed or medical
- Prescription ADHD/narcolepsy medicine (e.g. Ritalin/Concerta) via controlled channels; carry the original prescription and any required import permit.
- Law 3459/2006
- Law 4139/2013
- unodc.org
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.
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