Methadone detox is a process which should always be overseen by drug rehab professionals in an alcohol and drug rehab center that acknowledges how serious and challenging methadone detox is. Methadone detox is known to be far more severe in terms of symptoms and length of time detoxing than even heroin detox, and persons often go back to methadone to relieve symptoms or even worse begin abusing heroin or medical opioids to relieve symptoms. This is why methadone detoxification should only be undergone under with the help of staff at an Elk Ridge drug rehab which has experience in handling this type of detox, and where the individual who is detoxing can receive more extensive treatment services to address all substance abuse concerns.