Methadone detoxification is a process which should be supervised by drug addiction professionals within a drug treatment program who recognize how challenging and difficult methadone detox 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 alleviate symptoms. This is why methadone detoxification must only be done under strict supervision at a drug treatment facility which has practical experience in handling this type of detox, and where the person can receive further treatment services to deal with all addiction issues.