Methadone detoxification is a process which should be overseen by drug addiction professionals within a drug rehabilitation 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 frequently revert back to methadone to relieve 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 rehab facility which has experience in dealing with this type of detoxification, and where the individual can receive further rehabilitation services to deal with all addiction issues.