Methadone detoxification is a course of action which should be overseen by addiction professionals within a drug rehabilitation center who understand how difficult and challenging methadone detox can be. Methadone detoxification is known to be far more serious 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 alleviate symptoms. This is why methadone detoxification should only be done under close supervision at a drug rehab center which has experience in dealing with this type of detox, and where the person can receive further treatment services to address all addiction issues.