Methadone detoxification is a course of action which should be supervised by addiction professionals within a drug rehab program who recognize how difficult and challenging 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 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 must only be done under strict supervision at a drug treatment facility which has experience in dealing with this type of detox, and where the person can receive further recovery services to deal with all addiction issues.