Methadone detoxification is a process which should be overseen by substance abuse professionals within a drug rehabilitation center who realize how difficult and challenging methadone detoxification can be. Methadone detox 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 relieve symptoms. This is why methadone detoxification must only be done under close supervision at a drug treatment program which has practical experience in handling this type of detoxification, and where the person can receive further rehabilitation services to address all addiction issues.