Methadone detoxification is a procedure which should always be undertaken by drug rehab professionals in a drug rehabilitation program that recognizes how serious and challenging methadone detoxification can be. Methadone detox is known to be significantly more severe in terms of symptoms of withdrawal and duration than even heroin detoxification, and individuals often go back to methadone to alleviate symptoms or even worse turn to heroin or prescription opioids to relieve symptoms of withdrawal. Due to this methadone detoxification should only be attempted under close supervision at a Mabie drug treatment facility that has experience in handling this type of detox, and where the individual may receive more rehabilitation methods to overcome all substance abuse issues.