Methadone detoxification is a course of action which should be supervised by addiction professionals within a drug rehab center who realize how difficult and challenging methadone detox can be. Methadone detox is known to be far more serious in terms of symptoms and duration than even heroin detox, and users often revert back to methadone to relieve withdrawal symptoms or, worse yet, turn to heroin or prescription opioids to relieve symptoms. This is why methadone detox must only be done under strict supervision at a drug treatment facility which has practical experience in handling this type of detox, and where the person can receive additional treatment services to deal with all addiction issues.