Methadone detoxification is a process which must be supervised by drug addiction professionals within a drug treatment facility who realize how challenging and difficult methadone detoxification 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 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 strict supervision at a drug treatment center which has practical experience in handling this type of detox, and where the person can receive further rehabilitation services to deal with all addiction issues.