Methadone detoxification is a process which should be supervised by substance abuse professionals within a drug rehabilitation program who recognize how difficult and challenging 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 often revert back to methadone to relieve withdrawal symptoms or, worse yet, turn to heroin or prescription opioids to ease symptoms. This is why methadone detoxification should only be done under strict supervision at a drug treatment center which has experience in handling this type of detox, and where the person can receive further recovery services to address all addiction issues.