Methadone detoxification is a course of action which should be overseen by addiction professionals within a drug treatment facility who realize 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 users typically revert back to methadone to relieve withdrawal symptoms or, worse yet, turn to heroin or prescription opioids to alleviate symptoms. This is why methadone detox should only be done under strict supervision at a drug treatment facility which has practical experience in dealing with this type of detox, and where the individual can receive additional rehabilitation services to address all addiction issues.