text: I've been in the clinic for 3 1/2 years and I've been detoxing for a while now.  Don't do it to fast it can be really dangerous.  Try going down the way I am, I drop down 2 mgs every other day for three weeks, then I take a break for two weeks.  That way its not such a shock to your body.  This has worked great for me and I've had 14 friends get off methadone and stay off this way.   You could also call a doctor or a drug help line(you don't have to tell them your name).  I don't know if they could help but it would be worth a try.  Good Luck!!!  If all else fails maybe you could try the program.  But I would try on my own first if I were you, just be careful.  If you start to feel bad you can always go back up for a few days.