Methadone detoxification is a process which must be overseen by substance abuse professionals within a drug rehabilitation center who recognize how challenging and difficult 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 frequently revert back to methadone to alleviate 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 rehabilitation facility which has practical experience in dealing with this type of detoxification, and where the individual can receive further treatment services to deal with all addiction issues.