Methadone detoxification is a process which should be overseen by substance abuse professionals within a drug rehab facility who realize how challenging and difficult methadone detoxification 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 ease 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 program which has practical experience in handling this type of detoxification, and where the person can receive further rehabilitation services to deal with all addiction issues.