Methadone detoxification is a course of action which must be supervised by 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 individuals typically 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 center which has experience in handling this type of detox, and where the individual can receive further recovery services to address all addiction issues.