Gerald J. Brown

Co Author of the Jude Thaddeus Home Program

Jerry is a co-founder of Baldwin Research Institute, Inc. and has been a volunteer since Baldwin Research came into existence in 1992. Jerry is the senior research fellow at Baldwin Research Institute, Inc. and is also the senior consultant with the company. He co-authored the Jude Thaddeus Home Program, as well as the Jude Thaddeus Program. As a lifetime researcher he has published research papers in topics as varied as computer graphics to various aspects of human behavior and alcohol and drug related topics. His fundamental passion and focus for the last 30 years has been to find solutions to drug and alcohol problems. He is one of the pioneers and creators in the non 12 step movement and the now famous “Treament Doesn’t Work” research and public awarness campaign. Throughout his career, he has been a researcher, whether it was with General Electric Company, or with one of the several privately owned, publicly traded, or not-for-profit companies.

Mark W. Scheeren

Co Author of the Jude Thaddeus Home Program

Mr. Scheeren is the Chairman and co-founder of Baldwin Research Institute, Inc.. For over two decades Mr. Scheeren has researched hundreds of different methods, facilities, and cultures worldwide in an effort to discover the many keys to improving the quality of one’s life. Out of this research, the most effective residential program in the world was created and studied: the Jude Thaddeus Program©. In the early research years, from 1989-1999, Mr. Scheeren actually lived at the first retreat house conducting real time research and developing the methods of education that are now the standard in the substance use education field. The six week residential Jude Thaddeus social – educational program effectively teaches people how to overcome substance use problems through choice based moderation or abstinence approaches. As a researcher who spent over two decades creating programs, Mr. Scheeren became well known for his dedication and is well respected in the substance use education industry. No other researcher (with the exception of Mr. Gerald Brown; the other co-founder of BRI) has ever spent 10 years living on-site and another 10 years fine tuning a program that is offered to the public.  

The Jude Thaddeus Program© has revolutionized the entire treatment industry and was the force behind the non-12-step movement in the substance use education industry. Out of the experience of helping thousands of people at the St. Jude Retreats® make better choices and learn how to live fulfilling lives, the Jude Thaddeus Home Program© was written for those looking for a home based Jude Thaddeus model. This is the third updated and revised edition of that original text. Mr. Scheeren has taken his experiences of teaching and conducting research and used that knowledge to continuously fine tune the proven Jude Thaddeus approach. The third revised edition of the Jude Thaddeus Home Program© and the Jude Thaddeus Online Academy® are results of that continuing dedication. This 3rd Edition is the culmination of tens of thousands of man hours, and a history of thousands of lives already saved. We welcome you to try the Jude Thaddeus Home Program© and experience what thousands have already discovered – a better, more fulfilling life!