adderall in japan

[alphanumeric]

yeah i know japan is ass-backwards with drugs.

but am i going to be bending over at customs if i bring my prescription bottle of adderall with me?

if i'm in japan long term, will i have a problem having my prescription posted over?

[Cyka UchuuJin]

i am on a few prescription meds that i bring in without problem. and i've had mine posted over to me a few times as well, but it wasn't anything that is widely abused here ( like adderall)

i'd bring what you need, along with the script from your doctor as proof.

[Cortana]

I'd be damn careful with Adderall. That's an amphetamine and might just get you SUPERFUCKED by the stimulants law. I'd ask the japanese consulate before bringing anything like that in.

[omae mona]

Cyka's trying to one-up me in terms of bad immigration advice that can get you thrown in jail (I'm still the master, though!).

Based on a quick google search, Adderall is quite illegal in Japan. It contains amphetamines. Amphetamines are illegal here, even if they were obtained legally and with a doctor's prescription in another country. If you bring it in to the country, one of three things will happen:

• You get lucky and they don't ask you and don't inspect your bag.
• Your medicine gets confiscated.
• You get thrown in the holding cell for a little while, followed by deportation.

I wouldn't bring it. On the other hand, you might want to ask Cyka about my track record for giving advice in the past

[Cyka UchuuJin]

Cyka's trying to one-up me in terms of bad immigration advice that can get you thrown in jail (I'm still the master, though!).

Based on a quick google search, Adderall is quite illegal in Japan. It contains amphetamines. Amphetamines are illegal here, even if they were obtained legally and with a doctor's prescription in another country. If you bring it in to the country, one of three things will happen:

• You get lucky and they don't ask you and don't inspect your bag.
• Your medicine gets confiscated.
• You get thrown in the holding cell for a little while, followed by deportation.

I wouldn't bring it. On the other hand, you might want to ask Cyka about my track record for giving advice in the past

shhhhhh! i'm trying to prove a point here...even though it's been blatantly said to NOT follow advise given on FG, people still will.

the meds i'm on, are legal here, and i've never been given any kind of problem for them. BUT, what i take is a thyroid replacement med, and there's no narcotic property in it. i also have to carry an epi-pen, which has been inspected and never given any kind of problem with, possibly because i went over to the japanese embassy in nairobi and had them do an 'official' translation of my prescription.

adderall though, totally different kettle of fish. it's a well known sidekick here for crystalmeth addicts for them to use while they're coming down. ritalin is another one. there is a japanese equivalent to it, available by prescription.

my advise, which we all know comes with the disclaimer of 'don't fucking blame me if you get nicked' is: get your prescription translated and notarised by the japanese embassy. bring enough of the medication for exactly the length of your ticket stay (more than that and they'll probably think you're trying to traffic it). get into contact with a doctor (and when i say doctor, i mean a mental health clinic, because they're the ones who deal with that kind of medication dispensing) and get them to start a file on you so that should you need more or lose your meds, they can assist you in refilling.

[Mock Cockpit]

I'd say the customs jokers are generally not really interested in any medicine you have. Supposedly codeine is strictly regulated here but I bring back boxes and boxes of painkillers every time as well as having them sent here and never had a problem. Even had the customs clown pick up a box one day look at it, read the label and put it back in my bag. Now that's my experience with codeine based stuff.....amphetamine based stuff? Well ymmv.

[alphanumeric]

geez i figured japan would be more relaxed about adderall.... i mean, it seems to fit well with the whole culture of 80 hour weeks and working to death.

i thought they were only obsessed with opium derivatives and weed...

the embassy says straight out, no adderall, no way. they say "stimulants" entirely, which means it doesn't even matter to have my doc write a script for dexedrine or desoxyn.

japanese use adderall to come down off meth??? that's like taking a double latte to come off a red bull

anyway, dogs don't sniff for adderall, do they? i've never had customs so much as ask to see my toiletry bag, and i brought over a years worth of sudafed before for a friend and that's supposedly banned as a "stimulant" too...

actually, on second thought.... by japanese law bringing that much probably would've qualified me as a trafficker... wow...

[Cyka UchuuJin]

japanese use adderall to come down off meth??? that's like taking a double latte to come off a red bull

unfortunately i've known a couple people who were pretty hard into the stuff. it eases the comedown. japanese meth is pretty fucked up and really messes up your brain. adderall/ritalin makes the comedown less frantic and decreases the borderline psychotic thoughts that people get after they've been high for a couple days.

anyway, it's all evil stuff. not sure why an adult would be taking adderall, but i think you'd better talk to your doc about getting you off the stuff for while you're here. for those who've gotten away with bringing in codeine, valium, sleeping pills, whatever, it gets put into perspective. i think when it's a small quantity, customs officials assume it's for personal use and isn't worth the hassling. i had valium with me on this entry, with the translated script. i brought it because i was having panic attacks about re-entering japan. they did look through my toiletries bag, but the 2 valium tablets didn't even raise an eyebrow. they were more interested in why i had 7 bags of kenyan coffee.

end of the day, it's up to you whether you take the risk. i think the worst they'd do is confiscate it if it wasn't a huge quantity.

but as always, take our advise with a grain of salt and make up your own mind.

[wuchan]

...... Supposedly codeine is strictly regulated here but I bring back boxes and boxes of painkillers every time as well as having them sent here and never had a problem. Even had the customs clown pick up a box one day look at it, read the label and put it back in my bag. Now that's my experience with codeine based stuff......

Codeine is readily available in OTC cough meds here, it is not as regulated as they make you think. They most likely thought that you had a cold or something.

[FG Lurker]

Sudafed is banned here? Damn. I always bring back a bottle of the stuff, best cold med ever made.

[Cyka UchuuJin]

Sudafed is banned here? Damn. I always bring back a bottle of the stuff, best cold med ever made.

you can't get otravin here either.

[GomiGirl]

I have had sudafed shipped to me by reputable on-line pharmacy in Australia. It is obvious though that is for cold and flu use and not for anything else as it is just one box at a time. Never had a problem.

[canman]

I just came back with a bottle of Nyquil in my suitcase, which I heard is banned in Japan, but I didn't have any problems coming into the country with it. I was told that on the US embassy homepage they state that Nyquil is not allowed in Japan, and be very careful bringing it into the country.

[Mike Oxlong]

I just came back with a bottle of Nyquil in my suitcase, which I heard is banned in Japan, but I didn't have any problems coming into the country with it. I was told that on the US embassy homepage they state that Nyquil is not allowed in Japan, and be very careful bringing it into the country.

Traveled with your J-wife and half/double kids? I always find the immigration & customs guys hardly bother you if you travel with a group of J-nationals.

[canman]

No my son came back early so I was by myself, but still no problems. Truth be told, I don't think I've ever been stopped and checked when returning to Japan.

[Gilligan]

No my son came back early so I was by myself, but still no problems. Truth be told, I don't think I've ever been stopped and checked when returning to Japan.

I also just came back with two HUGE bottles of Nyquil from the states. But I figured if they checked my bags at customs they'd confiscate it.

I think the attitude in Japan with regard to sudafed is similar to the recent attitide of some in the states--it can be used to make meth regardless of the state it starts in and so should be banned.

[GuyJean]

I just came back with a bottle of Nyquil in my suitcase, which I heard is banned in Japan...

I think I've had NyQuil shipped here before.. Can't remember; in a daze.

GJ

[AssKissinger]

Japan will hook you the fuck up with drugs if you just go to the doc and say you're stressed or tired or what-the-fuck ever.

Fuck speed anyway

Hit those downers! Fuck putting more edge on! Take the edge the fuck off is what is what I say

[Kuang_Grade]

http://www.chicago.us.emb-japan.go.jp/Consular/custom.html

You can bring up to one month's supply of prescription drugs into Japan, and up to two month's supply of non-prescription drugs without completing any paperwork. This same rule applies to mailing prescription and/or non-prescription drugs.

It is always a good idea to have a copy of the prescription and/or letter from the prescribing physician explaining the nature of the medication, the purpose of taking it, recommended dosage, and frequency of ingestion.

Most prescription drugs are permitted, including drugs that may not be available in Japan, such as birth control pills. Drugs that are hallucinogenic, narcotic, and/or psychotropic in nature will be confiscated, except in extenuating circumstances where prior approval has been obtained (e.g., a cancer patient taking a type of medication that has a high percentage of pain killer; these cases are treated on a case by case basis).

The following over-the-counter medications are prohibited in Japan since they contain narcotic or stimulant ingredients in excess of the Japanese standard:

[INDENT]

a) Tylenol Cold
b) Nyquil
c) Nyquil Liquicaps
d) Actifed
e) Sudafed
f) Advil Cold & Sinus
g) Dristan Cold ("No Drowsiness")
h) Dristan Sinus
i) Drixoral Sinus
j) Vicks Inhaler
k) Lomotil

[/INDENT]

similar info at
http://www.seattle.us.emb-japan.go.jp/faq/faq.htm

[sillygirl]

Japan will hook you the fuck up with drugs if you just go to the doc and say you're stressed or tired or what-the-fuck ever.

Fuck speed anyway

Hit those downers! Fuck putting more edge on! Take the edge the fuck off is what is what I say

God knows what the doc gave my hubby when he was stressed but I kind of remember REALLY enjoying Lenny Kravitz at the Budokan....

[Ketou]

God knows what the doc gave my hubby when he was stressed but I kind of remember REALLY enjoying Lenny Kravitz at the Budokan....

Now how is it 'you' really enjoyed Lenny Kravitz when your husband was given medication?? Naughty girl, I will be sending Greji over to have your goat spanked.

[sillygirl]

Now how is it 'you' really enjoyed Lenny Kravitz when your husband was given medication?? Naughty girl, I will be sending Greji over to have your goat spanked.

Naughty? Moi?

[Coligny]

Codeine is readily available in OTC cough meds here, it is not as regulated as they make you think. They most likely thought that you had a cold or something.

Yup and those smartass don't even put the usual logo now mandatory in europe for drowsiness inducing drugs.

[6810]

Totally, even the old, in every home JIKININ cold medicine is so fully doped with codeine and pumped with caffeine it gives you a mild euphoric buzz followed by a wicked good sleep...

Not that I know...

Just remember to read the ingredients kiddies.

Oh, on the JIKININ pack it does say to not drink and drive...

[Coligny]

Totally, even the old, in every home JIKININ cold medicine is so fully doped with codeine and pumped with caffeine it gives you a mild euphoric buzz followed by a wicked good sleep...

Not that I know...

Just remember to read the ingredients kiddies.

Oh, on the JIKININ pack it does say to not drink and drive...

It's a plot to kill gaijin who can't read the language...

[Mock Cockpit]

Codeine is readily available in OTC cough meds here, it is not as regulated as they make you think. They most likely thought that you had a cold or something.

I've only seen it in medicines designed to stop you coughing never in a painkiller. Don't suppose it matters, cos all I wanna do is get off!

[Greji]

I've only seen it in medicines designed to stop you coughing never in a painkiller. Don't suppose it matters, cos all I wanna do is get off!

Hmm, maybe you can get the original poster to send you a selection of some of the older medicines?
(Selected samples from AK's mail order catalogue)