Legality2C-B in Turkmenistan, full detail →Benzodiazepines in Turkmenistan, full detail →Cannabis / THC in Turkmenistan, full detail →Cocaine in Turkmenistan, full detail →DMT in Turkmenistan, full detail →Fentanyl in Turkmenistan, full detail →GHB in Turkmenistan, full detail →Heroin in Turkmenistan, full detail →LSD in Turkmenistan, full detail →MDMA in Turkmenistan, full detail →Mescaline in Turkmenistan, full detail →Methamphetamine in Turkmenistan, full detail →PCP in Turkmenistan, full detail →Psilocybin in Turkmenistan, full detail →
Legal status in Turkmenistan
Per-substance legal status for Turkmenistan, from sourced statutes where available. Legal information, not legal advice; drug laws change, so confirm with the destination’s embassy or drug authority before you travel.
Confirmed legal status
2C-B
- Legal status
- Controlled under the Criminal Code (No. 222-1 of 1997, as amended), illegal manufacture/processing/acquisition/storage/transport/transfer for the purpose of sale (Art. 292) is trafficking: production/storage/transport for sale 3-10 years, escalating to 12-20 years + confiscation for large-quantity/official-position/aggravated cases; use or possession up to 5 years; the maximum penalty is imprisonment
- Consequences if caught
- 2C-B is controlled in Turkmenistan under the Criminal Code (No. 222-1 of 1997, as amended). In Turkmenistan, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (No. 222-1 of 1997, as amended). The illegal manufacture, processing, acquisition, storage, transport or transfer of narcotic or psychotropic substances for the purpose of sale (Art. 292) and related articles are the trafficking offences: production, storage or transport for sale carries 3-10 years, escalating to 12-20 years with confiscation for large-quantity, official-position or otherwise aggravated cases, while use or possession carries up to 5 years.
- If prescribed / medical
- Not a prescribed traveller medicine in this form.
- Documentation
- In Turkmenistan, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (No. 222-1 of 1997, as amended). The illegal manufacture, processing, acquisition, storage, transport or transfer of narcotic or psychotropic substances for the purpose of sale (Art. 292) and related articles are the trafficking offences: production, storage or transport for sale carries 3-10 years, escalating to 12-20 years with confiscation for large-quantity, official-position or otherwise aggravated cases, while use or possession carries up to 5 years. Cannabis is controlled under the same Criminal Code framework, with no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.
Criminal Code of Turkmenistan (No. 222-1 of 1997, as amended), Art. 292 · bwcimplementation.org · Updated June 27, 2026
Benzodiazepines
- Legal status
- Controlled under the Criminal Code (No. 222-1 of 1997, as amended), illegal manufacture/processing/acquisition/storage/transport/transfer for the purpose of sale (Art. 292) is trafficking: production/storage/transport for sale 3-10 years, escalating to 12-20 years + confiscation for large-quantity/official-position/aggravated cases; use or possession up to 5 years; the maximum penalty is imprisonment
- Consequences if caught
- Benzodiazepines is controlled in Turkmenistan under the Criminal Code (No. 222-1 of 1997, as amended). In Turkmenistan, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (No. 222-1 of 1997, as amended). The illegal manufacture, processing, acquisition, storage, transport or transfer of narcotic or psychotropic substances for the purpose of sale (Art. 292) and related articles are the trafficking offences: production, storage or transport for sale carries 3-10 years, escalating to 12-20 years with confiscation for large-quantity, official-position or otherwise aggravated cases, while use or possession carries up to 5 years.
- If prescribed / medical
- Not a prescribed traveller medicine in this form.
- Documentation
- In Turkmenistan, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (No. 222-1 of 1997, as amended). The illegal manufacture, processing, acquisition, storage, transport or transfer of narcotic or psychotropic substances for the purpose of sale (Art. 292) and related articles are the trafficking offences: production, storage or transport for sale carries 3-10 years, escalating to 12-20 years with confiscation for large-quantity, official-position or otherwise aggravated cases, while use or possession carries up to 5 years. Cannabis is controlled under the same Criminal Code framework, with no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.
Criminal Code of Turkmenistan (No. 222-1 of 1997, as amended), Art. 292 · bwcimplementation.org · Updated June 27, 2026
Cannabis / THC
- Legal status
- Cannabis controlled under the Criminal Code (No. 222-1 of 1997, as amended), manufacture/storage/transport for the purpose of sale (Art. 292) 3-10 years, escalating to 12-20 years + confiscation for large-quantity/aggravated cases; use or possession up to 5 years; no legal recreational or medical regime; the maximum penalty is imprisonment
- Consequences if caught
- Cannabis is controlled in Turkmenistan under the Criminal Code (No. 222-1 of 1997, as amended), with no legal recreational regime. In Turkmenistan, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (No. 222-1 of 1997, as amended). The illegal manufacture, processing, acquisition, storage, transport or transfer of narcotic or psychotropic substances for the purpose of sale (Art. 292) and related articles are the trafficking offences: production, storage or transport for sale carries 3-10 years, escalating to 12-20 years with confiscation for large-quantity, official-position or otherwise aggravated cases, while use or possession carries up to 5 years.
- If prescribed / medical
- Not a prescribed traveller medicine in this form.
- Documentation
- In Turkmenistan, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (No. 222-1 of 1997, as amended). The illegal manufacture, processing, acquisition, storage, transport or transfer of narcotic or psychotropic substances for the purpose of sale (Art. 292) and related articles are the trafficking offences: production, storage or transport for sale carries 3-10 years, escalating to 12-20 years with confiscation for large-quantity, official-position or otherwise aggravated cases, while use or possession carries up to 5 years. Cannabis is controlled under the same Criminal Code framework, with no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.
Criminal Code of Turkmenistan (No. 222-1 of 1997, as amended), Art. 292 · bwcimplementation.org · Updated June 27, 2026
Cocaine
- Legal status
- Controlled under the Criminal Code (No. 222-1 of 1997, as amended), illegal manufacture/processing/acquisition/storage/transport/transfer for the purpose of sale (Art. 292) is trafficking: production/storage/transport for sale 3-10 years, escalating to 12-20 years + confiscation for large-quantity/official-position/aggravated cases; use or possession up to 5 years; the maximum penalty is imprisonment
- Consequences if caught
- Cocaine is controlled in Turkmenistan under the Criminal Code (No. 222-1 of 1997, as amended). In Turkmenistan, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (No. 222-1 of 1997, as amended). The illegal manufacture, processing, acquisition, storage, transport or transfer of narcotic or psychotropic substances for the purpose of sale (Art. 292) and related articles are the trafficking offences: production, storage or transport for sale carries 3-10 years, escalating to 12-20 years with confiscation for large-quantity, official-position or otherwise aggravated cases, while use or possession carries up to 5 years.
- If prescribed / medical
- Not a prescribed traveller medicine in this form.
- Documentation
- In Turkmenistan, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (No. 222-1 of 1997, as amended). The illegal manufacture, processing, acquisition, storage, transport or transfer of narcotic or psychotropic substances for the purpose of sale (Art. 292) and related articles are the trafficking offences: production, storage or transport for sale carries 3-10 years, escalating to 12-20 years with confiscation for large-quantity, official-position or otherwise aggravated cases, while use or possession carries up to 5 years. Cannabis is controlled under the same Criminal Code framework, with no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.
Criminal Code of Turkmenistan (No. 222-1 of 1997, as amended), Art. 292 · bwcimplementation.org · Updated June 27, 2026
DMT
- Legal status
- Controlled under the Criminal Code (No. 222-1 of 1997, as amended), illegal manufacture/processing/acquisition/storage/transport/transfer for the purpose of sale (Art. 292) is trafficking: production/storage/transport for sale 3-10 years, escalating to 12-20 years + confiscation for large-quantity/official-position/aggravated cases; use or possession up to 5 years; the maximum penalty is imprisonment
- Consequences if caught
- DMT is controlled in Turkmenistan under the Criminal Code (No. 222-1 of 1997, as amended). In Turkmenistan, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (No. 222-1 of 1997, as amended). The illegal manufacture, processing, acquisition, storage, transport or transfer of narcotic or psychotropic substances for the purpose of sale (Art. 292) and related articles are the trafficking offences: production, storage or transport for sale carries 3-10 years, escalating to 12-20 years with confiscation for large-quantity, official-position or otherwise aggravated cases, while use or possession carries up to 5 years.
- If prescribed / medical
- Not a prescribed traveller medicine in this form.
- Documentation
- In Turkmenistan, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (No. 222-1 of 1997, as amended). The illegal manufacture, processing, acquisition, storage, transport or transfer of narcotic or psychotropic substances for the purpose of sale (Art. 292) and related articles are the trafficking offences: production, storage or transport for sale carries 3-10 years, escalating to 12-20 years with confiscation for large-quantity, official-position or otherwise aggravated cases, while use or possession carries up to 5 years. Cannabis is controlled under the same Criminal Code framework, with no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.
Criminal Code of Turkmenistan (No. 222-1 of 1997, as amended), Art. 292 · bwcimplementation.org · Updated June 27, 2026
Fentanyl
- Legal status
- Controlled under the Criminal Code (No. 222-1 of 1997, as amended), illegal manufacture/processing/acquisition/storage/transport/transfer for the purpose of sale (Art. 292) is trafficking: production/storage/transport for sale 3-10 years, escalating to 12-20 years + confiscation for large-quantity/official-position/aggravated cases; use or possession up to 5 years; the maximum penalty is imprisonment
- Consequences if caught
- Fentanyl is controlled in Turkmenistan under the Criminal Code (No. 222-1 of 1997, as amended). In Turkmenistan, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (No. 222-1 of 1997, as amended). The illegal manufacture, processing, acquisition, storage, transport or transfer of narcotic or psychotropic substances for the purpose of sale (Art. 292) and related articles are the trafficking offences: production, storage or transport for sale carries 3-10 years, escalating to 12-20 years with confiscation for large-quantity, official-position or otherwise aggravated cases, while use or possession carries up to 5 years.
- If prescribed / medical
- Not a prescribed traveller medicine in this form.
- Documentation
- In Turkmenistan, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (No. 222-1 of 1997, as amended). The illegal manufacture, processing, acquisition, storage, transport or transfer of narcotic or psychotropic substances for the purpose of sale (Art. 292) and related articles are the trafficking offences: production, storage or transport for sale carries 3-10 years, escalating to 12-20 years with confiscation for large-quantity, official-position or otherwise aggravated cases, while use or possession carries up to 5 years. Cannabis is controlled under the same Criminal Code framework, with no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.
Criminal Code of Turkmenistan (No. 222-1 of 1997, as amended), Art. 292 · bwcimplementation.org · Updated June 27, 2026
GHB
- Legal status
- Controlled under the Criminal Code (No. 222-1 of 1997, as amended), illegal manufacture/processing/acquisition/storage/transport/transfer for the purpose of sale (Art. 292) is trafficking: production/storage/transport for sale 3-10 years, escalating to 12-20 years + confiscation for large-quantity/official-position/aggravated cases; use or possession up to 5 years; the maximum penalty is imprisonment
- Consequences if caught
- GHB is controlled in Turkmenistan under the Criminal Code (No. 222-1 of 1997, as amended). In Turkmenistan, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (No. 222-1 of 1997, as amended). The illegal manufacture, processing, acquisition, storage, transport or transfer of narcotic or psychotropic substances for the purpose of sale (Art. 292) and related articles are the trafficking offences: production, storage or transport for sale carries 3-10 years, escalating to 12-20 years with confiscation for large-quantity, official-position or otherwise aggravated cases, while use or possession carries up to 5 years.
- If prescribed / medical
- Not a prescribed traveller medicine in this form.
- Documentation
- In Turkmenistan, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (No. 222-1 of 1997, as amended). The illegal manufacture, processing, acquisition, storage, transport or transfer of narcotic or psychotropic substances for the purpose of sale (Art. 292) and related articles are the trafficking offences: production, storage or transport for sale carries 3-10 years, escalating to 12-20 years with confiscation for large-quantity, official-position or otherwise aggravated cases, while use or possession carries up to 5 years. Cannabis is controlled under the same Criminal Code framework, with no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.
Criminal Code of Turkmenistan (No. 222-1 of 1997, as amended), Art. 292 · bwcimplementation.org · Updated June 27, 2026
Heroin
- Legal status
- Controlled under the Criminal Code (No. 222-1 of 1997, as amended), illegal manufacture/processing/acquisition/storage/transport/transfer for the purpose of sale (Art. 292) is trafficking: production/storage/transport for sale 3-10 years, escalating to 12-20 years + confiscation for large-quantity/official-position/aggravated cases; use or possession up to 5 years; the maximum penalty is imprisonment
- Consequences if caught
- Heroin is controlled in Turkmenistan under the Criminal Code (No. 222-1 of 1997, as amended). In Turkmenistan, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (No. 222-1 of 1997, as amended). The illegal manufacture, processing, acquisition, storage, transport or transfer of narcotic or psychotropic substances for the purpose of sale (Art. 292) and related articles are the trafficking offences: production, storage or transport for sale carries 3-10 years, escalating to 12-20 years with confiscation for large-quantity, official-position or otherwise aggravated cases, while use or possession carries up to 5 years.
- If prescribed / medical
- Not a prescribed traveller medicine in this form.
- Documentation
- In Turkmenistan, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (No. 222-1 of 1997, as amended). The illegal manufacture, processing, acquisition, storage, transport or transfer of narcotic or psychotropic substances for the purpose of sale (Art. 292) and related articles are the trafficking offences: production, storage or transport for sale carries 3-10 years, escalating to 12-20 years with confiscation for large-quantity, official-position or otherwise aggravated cases, while use or possession carries up to 5 years. Cannabis is controlled under the same Criminal Code framework, with no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.
Criminal Code of Turkmenistan (No. 222-1 of 1997, as amended), Art. 292 · bwcimplementation.org · Updated June 27, 2026
LSD
- Legal status
- Controlled under the Criminal Code (No. 222-1 of 1997, as amended), illegal manufacture/processing/acquisition/storage/transport/transfer for the purpose of sale (Art. 292) is trafficking: production/storage/transport for sale 3-10 years, escalating to 12-20 years + confiscation for large-quantity/official-position/aggravated cases; use or possession up to 5 years; the maximum penalty is imprisonment
- Consequences if caught
- LSD is controlled in Turkmenistan under the Criminal Code (No. 222-1 of 1997, as amended). In Turkmenistan, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (No. 222-1 of 1997, as amended). The illegal manufacture, processing, acquisition, storage, transport or transfer of narcotic or psychotropic substances for the purpose of sale (Art. 292) and related articles are the trafficking offences: production, storage or transport for sale carries 3-10 years, escalating to 12-20 years with confiscation for large-quantity, official-position or otherwise aggravated cases, while use or possession carries up to 5 years.
- If prescribed / medical
- Not a prescribed traveller medicine in this form.
- Documentation
- In Turkmenistan, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (No. 222-1 of 1997, as amended). The illegal manufacture, processing, acquisition, storage, transport or transfer of narcotic or psychotropic substances for the purpose of sale (Art. 292) and related articles are the trafficking offences: production, storage or transport for sale carries 3-10 years, escalating to 12-20 years with confiscation for large-quantity, official-position or otherwise aggravated cases, while use or possession carries up to 5 years. Cannabis is controlled under the same Criminal Code framework, with no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.
Criminal Code of Turkmenistan (No. 222-1 of 1997, as amended), Art. 292 · bwcimplementation.org · Updated June 27, 2026
MDMA
- Legal status
- Controlled under the Criminal Code (No. 222-1 of 1997, as amended), illegal manufacture/processing/acquisition/storage/transport/transfer for the purpose of sale (Art. 292) is trafficking: production/storage/transport for sale 3-10 years, escalating to 12-20 years + confiscation for large-quantity/official-position/aggravated cases; use or possession up to 5 years; the maximum penalty is imprisonment
- Consequences if caught
- MDMA is controlled in Turkmenistan under the Criminal Code (No. 222-1 of 1997, as amended). In Turkmenistan, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (No. 222-1 of 1997, as amended). The illegal manufacture, processing, acquisition, storage, transport or transfer of narcotic or psychotropic substances for the purpose of sale (Art. 292) and related articles are the trafficking offences: production, storage or transport for sale carries 3-10 years, escalating to 12-20 years with confiscation for large-quantity, official-position or otherwise aggravated cases, while use or possession carries up to 5 years.
- If prescribed / medical
- Not a prescribed traveller medicine in this form.
- Documentation
- In Turkmenistan, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (No. 222-1 of 1997, as amended). The illegal manufacture, processing, acquisition, storage, transport or transfer of narcotic or psychotropic substances for the purpose of sale (Art. 292) and related articles are the trafficking offences: production, storage or transport for sale carries 3-10 years, escalating to 12-20 years with confiscation for large-quantity, official-position or otherwise aggravated cases, while use or possession carries up to 5 years. Cannabis is controlled under the same Criminal Code framework, with no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.
Criminal Code of Turkmenistan (No. 222-1 of 1997, as amended), Art. 292 · bwcimplementation.org · Updated June 27, 2026
Mescaline
- Legal status
- Controlled under the Criminal Code (No. 222-1 of 1997, as amended), illegal manufacture/processing/acquisition/storage/transport/transfer for the purpose of sale (Art. 292) is trafficking: production/storage/transport for sale 3-10 years, escalating to 12-20 years + confiscation for large-quantity/official-position/aggravated cases; use or possession up to 5 years; the maximum penalty is imprisonment
- Consequences if caught
- Mescaline is controlled in Turkmenistan under the Criminal Code (No. 222-1 of 1997, as amended). In Turkmenistan, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (No. 222-1 of 1997, as amended). The illegal manufacture, processing, acquisition, storage, transport or transfer of narcotic or psychotropic substances for the purpose of sale (Art. 292) and related articles are the trafficking offences: production, storage or transport for sale carries 3-10 years, escalating to 12-20 years with confiscation for large-quantity, official-position or otherwise aggravated cases, while use or possession carries up to 5 years.
- If prescribed / medical
- Not a prescribed traveller medicine in this form.
- Documentation
- In Turkmenistan, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (No. 222-1 of 1997, as amended). The illegal manufacture, processing, acquisition, storage, transport or transfer of narcotic or psychotropic substances for the purpose of sale (Art. 292) and related articles are the trafficking offences: production, storage or transport for sale carries 3-10 years, escalating to 12-20 years with confiscation for large-quantity, official-position or otherwise aggravated cases, while use or possession carries up to 5 years. Cannabis is controlled under the same Criminal Code framework, with no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.
Criminal Code of Turkmenistan (No. 222-1 of 1997, as amended), Art. 292 · bwcimplementation.org · Updated June 27, 2026
Methamphetamine
- Legal status
- Controlled under the Criminal Code (No. 222-1 of 1997, as amended), illegal manufacture/processing/acquisition/storage/transport/transfer for the purpose of sale (Art. 292) is trafficking: production/storage/transport for sale 3-10 years, escalating to 12-20 years + confiscation for large-quantity/official-position/aggravated cases; use or possession up to 5 years; the maximum penalty is imprisonment
- Consequences if caught
- Methamphetamine is controlled in Turkmenistan under the Criminal Code (No. 222-1 of 1997, as amended). In Turkmenistan, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (No. 222-1 of 1997, as amended). The illegal manufacture, processing, acquisition, storage, transport or transfer of narcotic or psychotropic substances for the purpose of sale (Art. 292) and related articles are the trafficking offences: production, storage or transport for sale carries 3-10 years, escalating to 12-20 years with confiscation for large-quantity, official-position or otherwise aggravated cases, while use or possession carries up to 5 years.
- If prescribed / medical
- Not a prescribed traveller medicine in this form.
- Documentation
- In Turkmenistan, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (No. 222-1 of 1997, as amended). The illegal manufacture, processing, acquisition, storage, transport or transfer of narcotic or psychotropic substances for the purpose of sale (Art. 292) and related articles are the trafficking offences: production, storage or transport for sale carries 3-10 years, escalating to 12-20 years with confiscation for large-quantity, official-position or otherwise aggravated cases, while use or possession carries up to 5 years. Cannabis is controlled under the same Criminal Code framework, with no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.
Criminal Code of Turkmenistan (No. 222-1 of 1997, as amended), Art. 292 · bwcimplementation.org · Updated June 27, 2026
PCP
- Legal status
- Controlled under the Criminal Code (No. 222-1 of 1997, as amended), illegal manufacture/processing/acquisition/storage/transport/transfer for the purpose of sale (Art. 292) is trafficking: production/storage/transport for sale 3-10 years, escalating to 12-20 years + confiscation for large-quantity/official-position/aggravated cases; use or possession up to 5 years; the maximum penalty is imprisonment
- Consequences if caught
- PCP is controlled in Turkmenistan under the Criminal Code (No. 222-1 of 1997, as amended). In Turkmenistan, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (No. 222-1 of 1997, as amended). The illegal manufacture, processing, acquisition, storage, transport or transfer of narcotic or psychotropic substances for the purpose of sale (Art. 292) and related articles are the trafficking offences: production, storage or transport for sale carries 3-10 years, escalating to 12-20 years with confiscation for large-quantity, official-position or otherwise aggravated cases, while use or possession carries up to 5 years.
- If prescribed / medical
- Not a prescribed traveller medicine in this form.
- Documentation
- In Turkmenistan, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (No. 222-1 of 1997, as amended). The illegal manufacture, processing, acquisition, storage, transport or transfer of narcotic or psychotropic substances for the purpose of sale (Art. 292) and related articles are the trafficking offences: production, storage or transport for sale carries 3-10 years, escalating to 12-20 years with confiscation for large-quantity, official-position or otherwise aggravated cases, while use or possession carries up to 5 years. Cannabis is controlled under the same Criminal Code framework, with no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.
Criminal Code of Turkmenistan (No. 222-1 of 1997, as amended), Art. 292 · bwcimplementation.org · Updated June 27, 2026
Psilocybin
- Legal status
- Controlled under the Criminal Code (No. 222-1 of 1997, as amended), illegal manufacture/processing/acquisition/storage/transport/transfer for the purpose of sale (Art. 292) is trafficking: production/storage/transport for sale 3-10 years, escalating to 12-20 years + confiscation for large-quantity/official-position/aggravated cases; use or possession up to 5 years; the maximum penalty is imprisonment
- Consequences if caught
- Psilocybin is controlled in Turkmenistan under the Criminal Code (No. 222-1 of 1997, as amended). In Turkmenistan, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (No. 222-1 of 1997, as amended). The illegal manufacture, processing, acquisition, storage, transport or transfer of narcotic or psychotropic substances for the purpose of sale (Art. 292) and related articles are the trafficking offences: production, storage or transport for sale carries 3-10 years, escalating to 12-20 years with confiscation for large-quantity, official-position or otherwise aggravated cases, while use or possession carries up to 5 years.
- If prescribed / medical
- Not a prescribed traveller medicine in this form.
- Documentation
- In Turkmenistan, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (No. 222-1 of 1997, as amended). The illegal manufacture, processing, acquisition, storage, transport or transfer of narcotic or psychotropic substances for the purpose of sale (Art. 292) and related articles are the trafficking offences: production, storage or transport for sale carries 3-10 years, escalating to 12-20 years with confiscation for large-quantity, official-position or otherwise aggravated cases, while use or possession carries up to 5 years. Cannabis is controlled under the same Criminal Code framework, with no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.
Criminal Code of Turkmenistan (No. 222-1 of 1997, as amended), Art. 292 · bwcimplementation.org · Updated June 27, 2026
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Not individually verified
74 substances are not individually verified for Turkmenistan
For these the governing national drug law is cited, but we have not verified that the substance specifically is scheduled under it. Treat them as unanswered, not as legal. Confirm with Turkmenistan’s drug authority or your embassy.
| Substance | What we found |
|---|---|
| 1P-LSD | Not confirmed, the Criminal Code (No. 222-1 of 1997, as amended) is the governing drug law; the specific... |
| 2-FDCK | Not confirmed, the Criminal Code (No. 222-1 of 1997, as amended) is the governing drug law; the specific... |
| 25I-NBOMe | Not confirmed, the Criminal Code (No. 222-1 of 1997, as amended) is the governing drug law; the specific... |
| 2C-E | Not confirmed, the Criminal Code (No. 222-1 of 1997, as amended) is the governing drug law; the specific... |
| 2C-I | Not confirmed, the Criminal Code (No. 222-1 of 1997, as amended) is the governing drug law; the specific... |
| 2C-T-7 | Not confirmed, the Criminal Code (No. 222-1 of 1997, as amended) is the governing drug law; the specific... |
| 3-MMC | Not confirmed, the Criminal Code (No. 222-1 of 1997, as amended) is the governing drug law; the specific... |
| 4-AcO-DMT | Not confirmed, the Criminal Code (No. 222-1 of 1997, as amended) is the governing drug law; the specific... |
| 4-HO-MET | Not confirmed, the Criminal Code (No. 222-1 of 1997, as amended) is the governing drug law; the specific... |
| 5-MeO-DMT (Bufo / Toad) | Not confirmed, the Criminal Code (No. 222-1 of 1997, as amended) is the governing drug law; the specific... |
| 6-APB | Not confirmed, the Criminal Code (No. 222-1 of 1997, as amended) is the governing drug law; the specific... |
| 7-Hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) | Not confirmed, the Criminal Code (No. 222-1 of 1997, as amended) is the governing drug law; the specific... |
| Adderall | Not confirmed, the Criminal Code (No. 222-1 of 1997, as amended) is the governing drug law; the specific... |
| Alcohol | Not confirmed, the Criminal Code (No. 222-1 of 1997, as amended) is the governing drug law; the specific... |
| Amanita muscaria | Not confirmed, the Criminal Code (No. 222-1 of 1997, as amended) is the governing drug law; the specific... |
| Amphetamine | Not confirmed, the Criminal Code (No. 222-1 of 1997, as amended) is the governing drug law; the specific... |
| Amyl Nitrite | Not confirmed, the Criminal Code (No. 222-1 of 1997, as amended) is the governing drug law; the specific... |
| Ayahuasca | Not confirmed, the Criminal Code (No. 222-1 of 1997, as amended) is the governing drug law; the specific... |
| Barbiturates | Not confirmed, the Criminal Code (No. 222-1 of 1997, as amended) is the governing drug law; the specific... |
| Buprenorphine | Not confirmed, the Criminal Code (No. 222-1 of 1997, as amended) is the governing drug law; the specific... |
| Caffeine | Not confirmed, the Criminal Code (No. 222-1 of 1997, as amended) is the governing drug law; the specific... |
| Cannabinol | Not confirmed, the Criminal Code (No. 222-1 of 1997, as amended) is the governing drug law; the specific... |
| Cathinone | Not confirmed, the Criminal Code (No. 222-1 of 1997, as amended) is the governing drug law; the specific... |
| CBD | Not confirmed, the Criminal Code (No. 222-1 of 1997, as amended) is the governing drug law; the specific... |
| Clonazepam | Not confirmed, the Criminal Code (No. 222-1 of 1997, as amended) is the governing drug law; the specific... |
| Codeine | Not confirmed, the Criminal Code (No. 222-1 of 1997, as amended) is the governing drug law; the specific... |
| Crack Cocaine | Not confirmed, the Criminal Code (No. 222-1 of 1997, as amended) is the governing drug law; the specific... |
| Delta-8-THC | Not confirmed, the Criminal Code (No. 222-1 of 1997, as amended) is the governing drug law; the specific... |
| Diazepam | Not confirmed, the Criminal Code (No. 222-1 of 1997, as amended) is the governing drug law; the specific... |
| DOM | Not confirmed, the Criminal Code (No. 222-1 of 1997, as amended) is the governing drug law; the specific... |
| DXM | Not confirmed, the Criminal Code (No. 222-1 of 1997, as amended) is the governing drug law; the specific... |
| Ephedrine | Not confirmed, the Criminal Code (No. 222-1 of 1997, as amended) is the governing drug law; the specific... |
| Etizolam | Not confirmed, the Criminal Code (No. 222-1 of 1997, as amended) is the governing drug law; the specific... |
| Gabapentin | Not confirmed, the Criminal Code (No. 222-1 of 1997, as amended) is the governing drug law; the specific... |
| GBL | Not confirmed, the Criminal Code (No. 222-1 of 1997, as amended) is the governing drug law; the specific... |
| HHC | Not confirmed, the Criminal Code (No. 222-1 of 1997, as amended) is the governing drug law; the specific... |
| Hydrocodone | Not confirmed, the Criminal Code (No. 222-1 of 1997, as amended) is the governing drug law; the specific... |
| Ketamine | Not confirmed, the Criminal Code (No. 222-1 of 1997, as amended) is the governing drug law; the specific... |
| Khat | Not confirmed, the Criminal Code (No. 222-1 of 1997, as amended) is the governing drug law; the specific... |
| Kratom | Not confirmed, the Criminal Code (No. 222-1 of 1997, as amended) is the governing drug law; the specific... |
| Lorazepam | Not confirmed, the Criminal Code (No. 222-1 of 1997, as amended) is the governing drug law; the specific... |
| LSA (Morning Glory) | Not confirmed, the Criminal Code (No. 222-1 of 1997, as amended) is the governing drug law; the specific... |
| MDA | Not confirmed, the Criminal Code (No. 222-1 of 1997, as amended) is the governing drug law; the specific... |
| MDPV | Not confirmed, the Criminal Code (No. 222-1 of 1997, as amended) is the governing drug law; the specific... |
| Memantine | Not confirmed, the Criminal Code (No. 222-1 of 1997, as amended) is the governing drug law; the specific... |
| Mephedrone (4-MMC) | Not confirmed, the Criminal Code (No. 222-1 of 1997, as amended) is the governing drug law; the specific... |
| Methadone | Not confirmed, the Criminal Code (No. 222-1 of 1997, as amended) is the governing drug law; the specific... |
| Methaqualone (Quaaludes) | Not confirmed, the Criminal Code (No. 222-1 of 1997, as amended) is the governing drug law; the specific... |
| Methylone | Not confirmed, the Criminal Code (No. 222-1 of 1997, as amended) is the governing drug law; the specific... |
| Methylphenidate | Not confirmed, the Criminal Code (No. 222-1 of 1997, as amended) is the governing drug law; the specific... |
| Mitragynine | Not confirmed, the Criminal Code (No. 222-1 of 1997, as amended) is the governing drug law; the specific... |
| Modafinil | Not confirmed, the Criminal Code (No. 222-1 of 1997, as amended) is the governing drug law; the specific... |
| Morphine | Not confirmed, the Criminal Code (No. 222-1 of 1997, as amended) is the governing drug law; the specific... |
| MXE | Not confirmed, the Criminal Code (No. 222-1 of 1997, as amended) is the governing drug law; the specific... |
| Nicotine | Not confirmed, the Criminal Code (No. 222-1 of 1997, as amended) is the governing drug law; the specific... |
| Nimetazepam | Not confirmed, the Criminal Code (No. 222-1 of 1997, as amended) is the governing drug law; the specific... |
| Nitrous Oxide | Not confirmed, the Criminal Code (No. 222-1 of 1997, as amended) is the governing drug law; the specific... |
| Opium | Not confirmed, the Criminal Code (No. 222-1 of 1997, as amended) is the governing drug law; the specific... |
| Oxycodone | Not confirmed, the Criminal Code (No. 222-1 of 1997, as amended) is the governing drug law; the specific... |
| Peyote | Not confirmed, the Criminal Code (No. 222-1 of 1997, as amended) is the governing drug law; the specific... |
| Phenibut | Not confirmed, the Criminal Code (No. 222-1 of 1997, as amended) is the governing drug law; the specific... |
| Pink Cocaine / Tusi | Not confirmed, the Criminal Code (No. 222-1 of 1997, as amended) is the governing drug law; the specific... |
| Poppers | Not confirmed, the Criminal Code (No. 222-1 of 1997, as amended) is the governing drug law; the specific... |
| Pregabalin | Not confirmed, the Criminal Code (No. 222-1 of 1997, as amended) is the governing drug law; the specific... |
| Quetiapine | Not confirmed, the Criminal Code (No. 222-1 of 1997, as amended) is the governing drug law; the specific... |
| Salvia divinorum | Not confirmed, the Criminal Code (No. 222-1 of 1997, as amended) is the governing drug law; the specific... |
| Scopolamine (Devil's Breath) | Not confirmed, the Criminal Code (No. 222-1 of 1997, as amended) is the governing drug law; the specific... |
| Synthetic Cannabinoids (K2 / Spice) | Not confirmed, the Criminal Code (No. 222-1 of 1997, as amended) is the governing drug law; the specific... |
| THC-P | Not confirmed, the Criminal Code (No. 222-1 of 1997, as amended) is the governing drug law; the specific... |
| Tobacco | Not confirmed, the Criminal Code (No. 222-1 of 1997, as amended) is the governing drug law; the specific... |
| Tramadol | Not confirmed, the Criminal Code (No. 222-1 of 1997, as amended) is the governing drug law; the specific... |
| Xanax (Alprazolam) | Not confirmed, the Criminal Code (No. 222-1 of 1997, as amended) is the governing drug law; the specific... |
| Xylazine | Not confirmed, the Criminal Code (No. 222-1 of 1997, as amended) is the governing drug law; the specific... |
| Zolpidem | Not confirmed, the Criminal Code (No. 222-1 of 1997, as amended) is the governing drug law; the specific... |
Drug laws and enforcement change and vary by country. This is not legal advice. Always confirm with the destination’s embassy or official drug authority before traveling; penalties can be severe, including imprisonment.
Before you travel
Verify current rules with the destination country’s official drug authority and your own country’s embassy before traveling. Find the destination’s U.S. embassy & official country guidance →
Non-U.S. travelers: check your own government’s travel advisory and embassy.
If you’re detained or arrested abroad
Contact your own country’s embassy or consulate in the destination immediately, not the destination’s authorities. U.S. citizens: contact the nearest U.S. embassy/consulate and the U.S. State Department at +1-202-501-4444 (from abroad). If a U.S. citizen is arrested or detained abroad →