hey Tommyboy, thanks for getting back so quick (and for fixing the title of my post, I couldn't figure out how). Sorry if I didn't explain myself properly, but the problem is I know that if I don't get sick in time to take subs BEFORE work, i KNOW I will be getting sick DURING work... and I can't sit through work getting sick and waiting to get sick enough to take subs....
Obviously there would be difference between each person and of course the effect of said drugs, however ORT's (tbh this is true for Australia, elsewhere I'm not entirely sure) are often flexible to suit the pt. I know here in Aus upon induction into a ORT, a "replacement plan" is initially organised (this is; the dosage, time period required to be on it, when and where to dose, and such), stabilised on a regime and then can be passed onto a GP (instead of staying at, and using the resources of, rehab! I guess the thinking is as long as the pt is stable, supervised (often the GP and pharmacist - often pharmacies require the dosing of drug-replacement therapies to be viewed, made sure the pt is taking the dose) and seemingly on the road to recovery, why use specialised, specific ORT/DRT agency's resources.
Maybe I'm missing something but are you meaning every day (continuously) or you're just about to start a program? If it's everyday, it shouldn't matter if you're showing signs of withdrawal, you should be able to dose regardless! (hence the treatment often being chronic -_-). If you mean you're required to be in partial withdrawal to start on the ORT, then surely the rehab agency would be flexible enough to help work around work? (you're beginning the program
to start living normally! they should be reasonable surely?!

). Failing that, (if possible) take a sick day! It's a legitimate reason and it shouldn't be a problem obtaining a sick certificate!
This situation wouldn't work for me because when I transition I am always quite sick the first day of subs and I don't really feel any relief for a few hours after taking it.....
(although I generally don't like to encourage someone to actually take drugs) The use of a shorter elimination period-opiate would work I guess

You're not exactly on the program as of yet technically.
To the OP; it may take a week or two to get a dose stabilised specifically for you! In between which you may experience discomfort (essentially WD due to not having an adequate dose to prevent cravings). The onset time of Bupe is knowingly quite slow, often with a peak (plasma concentration) after at least an hour (subject to variability of course

).
The initial, first steps and getting stabilised
can be a little rocky, but trust me (from experience) it really is well worth that initial short (albeit feels much longer!) uncomfortableness! Imo, Bupe/Subs really are the best therapy (for those who can't get off opiates themselves alone) for getting clean! You're on the road to recovery however, so cudo's to that and goodluck brother!!
