Methadone detoxification is a process which should be supervised 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 serious in terms of symptoms and duration than even heroin detox, and individuals typically revert back to methadone to relieve withdrawal symptoms or, worse yet, turn to heroin or prescription opioids to alleviate symptoms. This is why methadone detoxification should only be done under strict supervision at a drug treatment facility which has experience in handling this type of detox, and where the person can receive further rehabilitation services to address all addiction issues.