Is Morphine legal in Poland?
- Legal status
- Morphine is a narcotic (środek odurzający) in group I-N under the Counteracting Drug Addiction Act 2005 — dispensed on an Rpw prescription.
- Consequences if caught
- Possession up to 3 years; supply up to 10 to 12 years.
- If prescribed or medical
- Prescribed as a group I-N narcotic for severe and cancer pain.
- Documentation
- Within Schengen carry the Article 75 certificate for up to 30 days.
Drug laws and enforcement change and vary within a country. This is not legal advice. Always confirm with Poland’s embassy or official drug authority before traveling; penalties can be severe, including imprisonment.
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