Methadone detoxification is a course of action which should be overseen by substance abuse professionals within a drug treatment program who realize how challenging and difficult methadone detoxification can be. Methadone detoxification is known to be far more severe in terms of symptoms and duration than even heroin detox, and users typically revert back to methadone to alleviate withdrawal symptoms or, worse yet, turn to heroin or prescription opioids to relieve symptoms. This is why methadone detox should only be done under strict supervision at a drug rehab facility which has practical experience in handling this type of detoxification, and where the person can receive further recovery services to handle all addiction issues.