Methadone detoxification is a process which must be supervised by substance abuse professionals within a drug treatment program who recognize how challenging and difficult methadone detox can be. Methadone detox is known to be far more serious 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 should only be done under strict supervision at a drug rehab facility which has practical experience in dealing with this type of detox, and where the individual can receive further rehabilitation services to address all addiction issues.