Methadone detoxification is a course of action which should be overseen by drug addiction professionals within a drug rehabilitation facility who recognize 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 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 rehabilitation facility which has experience in dealing with this type of detox, and where the person can receive additional rehabilitation services to address all addiction issues.