Methadone detox is a procedure which should always be undertaken by drug rehab professionals in a drug rehabilitation facility that recognizes how serious and how much of a challenge methadone detoxification can be. Methadone detoxification is known to be far more serious when considering symptoms of withdrawal and length of time detoxing than even heroin detoxification, and persons often relapse back onto methadone to relieve symptoms of withdrawal or even worse turn to heroin or prescription narcotics to ease symptoms. Due to this methadone detoxification should only be undergone under close supervision at a Libertyville drug treatment facility which has expertise in addressing this type of detoxification, and where the individual may take part in more extensive treatment services to address all addiction issues.