The One Travel Mistake That Could Send You to Jail Abroad

Seriously, don't screw this up...

Here’s the deal: Just because the prescription you take is legal in the US, doesn’t mean you can travel with it.

Codeine, sleeping pills, CBD oils, Sudafed, Ambien… these are just some of a long list of medications that could get you in real trouble abroad. Depending on where you go, medication you travel with – even medication purchased over-the-counter – could actually be illegal at your destination. Since you’ll be subject to the laws of the country you’re visiting (or even transiting through on a layover), this could land you in serious trouble.

Don’t believe me? Listen to these examples:

Last year, an American veteran was charged with “trafficking” his own CBD/ibuprofen prescription in Dubai for a degenerative joint disease and now faces a potential 3-year prison sentence. (Source: The Independent.)