Methadone detoxification is a course of action which should be supervised by addiction professionals within a drug rehabilitation facility who realize how challenging and difficult methadone detox can be. Methadone detoxification is known to be far more serious in terms of symptoms and duration than even heroin detox, and individuals typically revert back to methadone to relieve 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 treatment center which has experience in handling this type of detox, and where the person can receive further treatment services to address all addiction issues.