Methadone detoxification is a process which must be supervised by substance abuse professionals within a drug rehabilitation facility who recognize how challenging and difficult methadone detoxification can be. Methadone detoxification is known to be far more serious in terms of symptoms and duration than even heroin detox, and users frequently revert back to methadone to relieve withdrawal symptoms or, worse yet, turn to heroin or prescription opioids to alleviate symptoms. This is why methadone detox should only be done under close supervision at a drug treatment program which has practical experience in dealing with this type of detoxification, and where the person can receive further recovery services to address all addiction issues.