A safe and sober environment
The Jude Thaddeus Program is a six-week residential program in a comfortable, safe and positive christian environment. From the beginning, our guests are treated with the respect and dignity afforded a good friend or family member. And from the very first day you begin to experience personal accomplishments and an increased confidence in your ability to function in the world.
Addiction Is Not a Disease
It's a choice
The Jude Thaddeus Program does not advocate belief in the disease of addiction as taught in drug rehab, alcohol addiction treatment or alcoholism treatment whether they are secular or Christian drug treatment centers. The Jude Thaddeus Program teaches our guests to take personal responsibility for their choices rather than making excuses for choices that result in poor behavior which is the cornerstone to rebuilding their life. Drug and alcohol rehab centers teach that a disease by its very nature is out of the person's control. This is simply not the case with substance abuse. Actually, name a disease that if the abuser does not have money today to buy alcohol or drugs, they do not have symptoms! Substance abusers make the choice to abuse alcohol and drugs. The millions who stopped abusing drugs chose to stop. Choice is a behavior, not a disease.
Happiness – Purposeful Life
Permanent recovery – forever
Inherently, people want to be happy and have purpose – to have joy in their life. This is why the shortcut to happiness through alcohol and drug abuse is so alluring, though it never is a pathway to sustained happiness. The Jude Thaddeus Program demonstrates through an educational process that there is so much more to life than quick fixes. The Jude Thaddeus Program details these themes that when completed in order, transform lives:
- Empowerment. " There is no disease of addiction; addiction is a habit that you have chosen. Therefore, you have the power to change this habit no matter how deep-seated you may think it is."
- Analyze your entire life history, through the autobiographical process. "Let us look together at all the counterproductive choices you have made in your life, and then, examine these patterns in minute detail." This is completed by the end of week three and enlightens our guest as to how his (her) life became so counterproductive and in many cases destructive. This autobiography process is a means to an end. It is not meant to be dwelled upon, but rather, it is created to make it clear how choices may have slowed the maturing process and caused grief and sometimes debilitating depression.
- Create a comprehensive future plan built on assessed talents, positive goals and finding joy in career, as well as in family and friend relationships. This theme provides the gateway to a new life. It is absolutely imperative that the guest have a well constructed plan before returning home. Being prepared for the future makes the transition from the program to the individual's life at home a pleasure rather than a source of anxiety.
Six weeks to permanent recovery
After six weeks some guests return home to their families, jobs or school as motivated, productive people. For those who need additional time to reinforce what they've learned, we offer a Jude Thaddeus Session II Program to further their understanding and develop a more detailed plan for their future.
Make the choice today - thousands have found permanent recovery!
Speak with one of our caring staff members who can answer your questions and help you decide on the next steps.
Call toll free: 888-778-5833.
