Methadone detoxification is a course of action which should be overseen by substance abuse professionals within a drug treatment 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 users frequently revert back to methadone to alleviate withdrawal symptoms or, worse yet, turn to heroin or prescription opioids to alleviate symptoms. This is why methadone detox should only be done under strict supervision at a drug rehab program which has experience in dealing with this type of detox, and where the person can receive additional treatment services to address all addiction issues.