Methadone detoxification is a course of action which must be supervised by substance abuse professionals within a drug treatment program who recognize how challenging and difficult methadone detox can be. Methadone detoxification is known to be far more severe in terms of symptoms and duration than even heroin detox, and users 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 rehab center which has experience in handling this type of detoxification, and where the individual can receive additional recovery services to address all addiction issues.