Methadone detoxification is a process which must be overseen by drug addiction professionals within a drug rehabilitation facility who realize how challenging and difficult methadone detoxification can be. Methadone detox is known to be far more serious in terms of symptoms and duration than even heroin detox, and individuals 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 must only be done under strict supervision at a drug rehabilitation center which has practical experience in handling this type of detoxification, and where the individual can receive further rehabilitation services to address all addiction issues.