Methadone detox is a process which should always be overseen by drug rehab experts in an alcohol and drug rehab center that acknowledges how serious and how much of a challenge methadone detoxification can be. Methadone detoxification is known to be far more severe in terms of symptoms of withdrawal and length of time detoxing than even heroin detox, and individuals often relapse back onto methadone to relieve symptoms or even worse turn to heroin or medical opioids to alleviate symptoms of withdrawal. Due to this methadone detox should only be attempted under close supervision at a South Egremont drug treatment facility which has expertise in handling this type of detox, and where the person may partake in more extensive rehabilitation methods to handle all addiction issues.