Methadone detoxification is a process which must be supervised by drug addiction professionals within a drug rehabilitation program who recognize how difficult and challenging methadone detox can be. Methadone detoxification 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 relieve withdrawal symptoms or, worse yet, turn to heroin or prescription opioids to relieve symptoms. This is why methadone detoxification must only be done under strict supervision at a drug rehab center which has experience in dealing with this type of detox, and where the individual can receive further treatment services to address all addiction issues.