Methadone detoxification is a course of action which must be supervised by substance abuse professionals within a drug treatment program who realize how difficult and challenging methadone detox can be. Methadone detox is known to be far more serious in terms of symptoms and duration than even heroin detox, and users typically revert back to methadone to alleviate withdrawal symptoms or, worse yet, turn to heroin or prescription opioids to relieve symptoms. This is why methadone detox should only be done under close supervision at a drug rehabilitation facility which has practical experience in dealing with this type of detox, and where the person can receive additional recovery services to address all addiction issues.