Methadone detoxification is a process which should be overseen by drug addiction professionals within a drug treatment facility who recognize how challenging and difficult 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 often 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 strict supervision at a drug treatment facility which has practical experience in handling this type of detoxification, and where the person can receive further recovery services to handle all addiction issues.