Methadone detoxification is a course of action which should be overseen by drug addiction professionals within a drug rehab facility who recognize how difficult and challenging methadone detoxification can be. Methadone detox is known to be far more serious in terms of symptoms and duration than even heroin detox, and users frequently revert back to methadone to alleviate withdrawal symptoms or, worse yet, turn to heroin or prescription opioids to relieve symptoms. This is why methadone detoxification should only be done under strict supervision at a drug rehab center which has practical experience in dealing with this type of detoxification, and where the individual can receive further rehabilitation services to deal with all addiction issues.