Methadone detoxification is a process which should be overseen by drug addiction professionals within a drug rehab center who realize how challenging and difficult methadone detoxification can be. Methadone detoxification is known to be far more severe 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 should only be done under strict supervision at a drug rehab facility which has experience in handling this type of detoxification, and where the person can receive additional rehabilitation services to address all addiction issues.