Methadone detoxification is a course of action which should be overseen by substance abuse professionals within a drug rehab 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 frequently 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 strict supervision at a drug rehab facility which has experience in handling this type of detoxification, and where the individual can receive additional rehabilitation services to address all addiction issues.