I head up a small community for fans of a niche indie brand. The founder is doing an event in Japan with an exclusive item for people who attend! I was so excited and was looking into booking a plane ticket to go!

However… turns out that Japan has a law that absolutely forbids stimulant medication in the country. And, no, I don’t really want to upend my regimen of 8 years and risk going on a new medication for the trip.

I’m really shattered, as I wanted to attend this cool event and meet up with other enthusiasts. It really hurts to be barred from an opportunity like this.

I hate ADHD. I really do.

  • mrmule@lemmy.worldEnglish
    1316·
    9 months ago

    If it’s a visit, then just take your meds and your prescription. I’ve never had any issues taking meds into Japan that cannot be prescribed there. You probably won’t even be asked.

    • SharkEatingBreakfast@sopuli.xyzOPEnglish
      174·
      9 months ago

      This is an absolutely terrible idea, and a great way to get arrested and/or unable to ever enter the country again.

      Absolutely not.

    • BreadstickNinja@lemmy.worldEnglish
      8·
      9 months ago

      Bringing adderall into Japan carries a sentence of up to 20 years in prison under the Stimulants Control Law. Your prescription means nothing once you are on Japanese soil.

      This is truly idiotic advice, and I don’t say that lightly.