St. Jude Retreats is a non-treatment alternative to traditional alcohol and drug rehab. With over 22 years of research, our program has proven that addiction is not a disease, but rather a series of choices and behaviors. Through a self-empowering social/educational method known as Cognitive Behavioral Education (CBE), our guests are guided through a customized course that focuses on replacing drinking, drug use, or any other counterproductive behavior with positive thought processes and productive habits.