Methadone detoxification is a course of action which should be supervised by substance abuse professionals within a drug treatment 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 typically revert back to methadone to alleviate withdrawal symptoms or, worse yet, turn to heroin or prescription opioids to alleviate symptoms. This is why methadone detox must only be done under close supervision at a drug rehabilitation facility which has experience in handling this type of detox, and where the individual can receive further rehabilitation services to address all addiction issues.