Methadone detoxification is a course of action which must be supervised by addiction professionals within a drug rehab center who realize how difficult and challenging methadone detoxification can be. Methadone detox is known to be far more serious in terms of symptoms and duration than even heroin detox, and users often revert back to methadone to relieve withdrawal symptoms or, worse yet, turn to heroin or prescription opioids to ease symptoms. This is why methadone detoxification should only be done under strict supervision at a drug rehab program which has practical experience in dealing with this type of detoxification, and where the individual can receive further treatment services to address all addiction issues.