Methadone detoxification is a course of action which should be supervised by substance abuse professionals within a drug rehab center who realize how challenging and difficult 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 relieve 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 rehabilitation facility which has practical experience in dealing with this type of detoxification, and where the person can receive additional rehabilitation services to address all addiction issues.