Methadone detoxification is a course of action which must be overseen by addiction professionals within a drug rehab center who understand how difficult and challenging methadone detox can be. Methadone detoxification is known to be far more serious in terms of symptoms and duration than even heroin detox, and users typically 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 rehabilitation center which has practical experience in dealing with this type of detoxification, and where the person can receive additional recovery services to deal with all addiction issues.