Methadone detoxification is a process which must be overseen by substance abuse professionals within a drug treatment facility who recognize how challenging and difficult methadone detoxification can be. Methadone detox is regarded to be far more severe in terms of symptoms and duration than even heroin detox, and users often revert back to methadone to alleviate withdrawal symptoms or, worse yet, turn to heroin or prescription opioids to ease symptoms. This is why methadone detox should only be done under strict supervision at a drug rehabilitation program which has practical experience in dealing with this type of detox, and where the person can receive further treatment services to address all addiction issues.