Methadone detoxification is a course of action which should be overseen by addiction professionals within a drug treatment program who recognize how difficult and challenging methadone detoxification can be. Methadone detox is known to be far more severe in terms of symptoms and duration than even heroin detox, and individuals typically revert back to methadone to ease 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 rehab center which has practical experience in dealing with this type of detox, and where the person can receive further recovery services to address all addiction issues.