Methadone detoxification is a course of action which should be overseen by drug addiction professionals within a drug rehabilitation program who understand how difficult and challenging methadone detoxification can be. Methadone detox is known to be far more severe in terms of symptoms and duration than even heroin detox, and individuals often revert back to methadone to alleviate withdrawal symptoms or, worse yet, turn to heroin or prescription opioids to ease symptoms. This is why methadone detox must only be done under strict supervision at a drug rehabilitation center which has experience in dealing with this type of detox, and where the person can receive further rehabilitation services to deal with all addiction issues.