Methadone detoxification is a course of action which must be supervised by substance abuse professionals within a drug treatment facility who recognize how difficult and challenging methadone detox can be. Methadone detox is regarded to be far more severe in terms of symptoms and duration than even heroin detox, and users typically revert back to methadone to relieve withdrawal symptoms or, worse yet, turn to heroin or prescription opioids to relieve symptoms. This is why methadone detox should only be done under strict supervision at a drug rehab center which has experience in handling this type of detoxification, and where the individual can receive additional recovery services to address all addiction issues.