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