Methadone detoxification is a course of action which should be undertaken with the assistance of drug rehab experts in a drug and alcohol rehabilitation program that recognizes how serious and challenging methadone detox can be. Methadone detox is known to be far more serious in terms of symptoms of withdrawal and length of time detoxing than even heroin detox, and persons can very easily relapse back onto methadone to relieve symptoms of withdrawal or worse yet turn to heroin or prescription pain relievers to ease symptoms. Due to this methadone detoxification should only be undergone under close supervision at a Shirley drug treatment facility that has expertise in addressing this type of detoxification, and where the person can receive more extensive treatment services to address all addiction concerns.