Methadone detoxification is a process which must be overseen by substance abuse professionals within a drug rehabilitation center who realize how challenging and difficult methadone detox can be. Methadone detoxification is known to be far more serious in terms of symptoms and duration than even heroin detox, and users frequently revert back to methadone to alleviate withdrawal symptoms or, worse yet, turn to heroin or prescription opioids to alleviate symptoms. This is why methadone detoxification must only be done under strict supervision at a drug rehab center which has experience in handling this type of detox, and where the person can receive further recovery services to address all addiction issues.