Methadone detoxification is a process which should be undertaken by drug detox professionals in a drug treatment center that acknowledges how difficult and how much of a challenge methadone detoxification is. Methadone detox is very often far more serious when considering symptoms and length of time detoxing than even heroin detox, and individuals sometimes relapse back onto methadone to relieve symptoms of withdrawal or even worse begin abusing heroin or medical pain relievers to alleviate symptoms of withdrawal. This is why methadone detoxification should only be undergone under with the help of staff at a St. Peters drug treatment facility that has expertise in addressing this form of detoxification, and where the individual may take part in more rehabilitation services to address all addiction issues.