Methadone detoxification is a process which should be overseen by drug addiction professionals within a drug rehab center 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 users typically revert back to methadone to alleviate 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 treatment center which has practical experience in handling this type of detox, and where the individual can receive additional treatment services to address all addiction issues.