Methadone detoxification is a process which should be overseen by substance abuse professionals within a drug rehabilitation facility who recognize how challenging and difficult methadone detox can be. Methadone detoxification 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 relieve withdrawal symptoms or, worse yet, turn to heroin or prescription opioids to ease symptoms. This is why methadone detox 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 recovery services to address all addiction issues.