I had a 20 year hydrocodone habit (also used heroin IV for 6 months of that time), and I tried bupe back when it was still "experimental" (2000) and they prescribed it as an injection (subcutaneous). It did NOTHING for either me or my husband, and I mean NOTHING. I later tried methadone and that has worked great! I have been on methadone for close to 4 years now. I have had monthly takehomes for a long time now so I only go in once per month. I have never once had anyone offer me drugs or ask me to buy drugs from them at the clinic nor have I ever seen such activity take place. Contrary to popular opinion, not all clinics are open air drug markets--many are well run, quiet, friendly places. However, I would always advise anyone to try Bupe FIRST, simply because of the stigma and the BS you can get with the clinic system.