Methadone detox is a procedure which should always be overseen by drug detox professionals in a drug rehab facility that understands how difficult and challenging methadone detox is. Methadone detoxification is very often far more serious when considering symptoms of withdrawal and length of time detoxing than even heroin detoxification, and persons can very easily relapse back onto methadone to alleviate symptoms of withdrawal or even worse begin abusing heroin or prescription opioids to alleviate symptoms. Due to this methadone detox should only be attempted under with the help of staff at a Monmouth drug treatment facility which has experience in addressing this type of detoxification, and where the individual can take part in further rehabilitation methods to address all substance abuse issues.