Methadone detoxification is a process which must be supervised by substance abuse professionals within a drug treatment program who recognize how challenging and difficult methadone detoxification can be. Methadone detox 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 ease withdrawal symptoms or, worse yet, turn to heroin or prescription opioids to relieve symptoms. This is why methadone detox should only be done under close supervision at a drug rehab facility which has practical experience in dealing with this type of detox, and where the person can receive additional recovery services to address all addiction issues.