Cultural differences don't justify locking a tourist up for months in inhumane conditions and charging them tens of thousands of dollars in fines merely for not carrying supplemental prescription documentation. It's yet another sign of the democratic backsliding occurring in the country.

[–] mech@feddit.org 8 points 2 days ago (1 children)

That's not cultural difference, that's different laws.
You can be executed if you take weed to Singapore, something that may be perfectly legal where you live.
Educate yourself before you travel.

[–] i_love_FFT@jlai.lu 1 points 2 days ago (2 children)

Where would be the best way to get this information? I onow it will depend kn the destination country, but you can't really rely on Google for that one, and the destination country may not classify/name meds the same way as your home country. (Look at acetaminophen and paracetamol for example. )

[–] magikmw@piefed.social 2 points 2 days ago

Polish foreign affairs office keeps a website of travel advisories for all countries in the world, including things like what medication might get you in trouble and how to prepare.

Idk how it works in other countries.

[–] SreudianFlip@sh.itjust.works 1 points 2 days ago

If you bring medicines with you, you're responsible for determining their legality before departing.

Contact the foreign government office accredited to Canada of the country you plan to visit to confirm the status of your medications.

From the Canadian government official website: https://travel.gc.ca/travelling/health-safety/medication