Methadone detoxification is a course of action which should be overseen with the assistance of drug treatment experts in a drug and alcohol rehabilitation center that recognizes how serious and how much of a challenge methadone detox is. Methadone detoxification is known to be far more serious in terms of symptoms of withdrawal and length of time detoxing than even heroin detoxification, and persons sometimes relapse back onto methadone to alleviate symptoms or worse yet turn to heroin or medical pain relievers to ease symptoms of withdrawal. Due to this methadone detoxification should only be attempted under close supervision at a Maumelle drug treatment facility that has expertise in addressing this form of detox, and where the individual can partake in further rehab services to address all substance abuse issues.