Methadone detoxification is a course of action which must be supervised by substance abuse professionals within a drug rehabilitation program who realize 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 individuals often revert back to methadone to alleviate withdrawal symptoms or, worse yet, turn to heroin or prescription opioids to relieve symptoms. This is why methadone detoxification should only be done under strict supervision at a drug rehabilitation program which has practical experience in dealing with this type of detox, and where the person can receive further recovery services to address all addiction issues.