Methadone detoxification is a course of action which must be overseen by substance abuse professionals within a drug rehabilitation program who realize how challenging and difficult methadone detox can be. Methadone detox 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 ease symptoms. This is why methadone detoxification should 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 additional treatment services to address all addiction issues.