Methadone detoxification is a course of action which should be overseen by drug addiction professionals within a drug rehabilitation facility who recognize how difficult and challenging 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 typically 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 must only be done under strict supervision at a drug rehab center which has practical experience in dealing with this type of detoxification, and where the person can receive further recovery services to handle all addiction issues.