Methadone detoxification is a course of action which must be overseen by substance abuse professionals within a drug treatment program who understand how difficult and challenging methadone detoxification can be. Methadone detoxification is regarded to be far more serious in terms of symptoms and duration than even heroin detox, and users often 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 rehabilitation facility which has practical experience in handling this type of detox, and where the person can receive further recovery services to address all addiction issues.