Methadone detoxification is a course of action which should be undertaken by drug detox experts in a drug rehab program that acknowledges how tricky and how much of a challenge methadone detox is. Methadone detoxification is known as being far more severe in terms of symptoms and length of time detoxing than even heroin detox, and individuals can very easily relapse back onto methadone to alleviate symptoms of withdrawal or worse yet turn to heroin or prescription narcotics to relieve symptoms of withdrawal. For this reason methadone detoxification should only be done under with the help of treatment professionals at a Belspring drug detox facility that has expertise in handling this type of detox, and where the individual can partake in more extensive rehabilitation services to address all addiction issues.