text: what is the best way to back down off of methadone? it's been 6 months at 60mg every other day. on my own. not on the program. perfer to come off the same way. 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.