Methadone detoxification is a process which must be supervised by addiction professionals within a drug rehab facility who recognize how difficult and challenging methadone detox can be. Methadone detox is regarded to be far more serious 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 alleviate symptoms. This is why methadone detox must 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 individual can receive additional treatment services to address all addiction issues.