Alcohol Withdrawal Symptoms
April is Alcohol Awareness Month, and it is important to identify the symptoms of alcohol withdrawal as well as treatment options that Gosnold offers. If you drink alcohol heavily for weeks, months, or years, you may have both mental and physical problems when you stop or seriously cut back on how much you drink. This is called alcohol […]
NAMI CIT Training
On Tuesday April 4th, Gosnold’s Director of Community Outreach, Kevin Rosario, attended the NAMI CIT training at the Cape Codder Resort in Hyannis, MA. Kevin’s presentation focused on the disease models of addiction and compassionate approaches with patients suffering from substance use disorder in the community. The lack of mental health crisis services across the […]
Matt’s Story
My name is Matt H., and I’m an alcoholic and a drug addict. My sobriety date is May 15th, 2015. I am a member of multiple homegroups, I come from a strong lineage of sponsors, and I have had the honor of sponsoring several men and taking them through the 12 steps. Gosnold is a […]
Nantucket High School Prevention Talk
Last week on Wednesday, February 15th, Kevin Rosario, Director of Community Outreach traveled to Nantucket to speak to the students of Nantucket High School, their parents, and the students of Cyrus Pierce Middle School. It was truly an amazing partnership with Nantucket High School and the Friends of Nantucket Public Schools, bringing together strong advocacy […]
New benefits help employees navigate caregiving challenges
All Gosnold employees and their loved ones now have access to Family First as of 2/1/2023! What is Family First? Family First is a benefit offered by Gosnold that provides you access to a team of experts to support you in your caregiving journey. Whether you’re caring for an aging parent, a child, neighbor in need, or you’d […]
2023 Annual Polar Plunge Event Recap
This past weekend, Gosnold employees, alumni, and community supporters gathered at Falmouth Heights Beach for the 2023 Freezin’ for a Reason Gosnold Annual Polar Plunge. It was a beautiful but slightly windy day at The Heights, with the air temperature around 40 degrees and the water temperature just under 40 degrees. This year, we had […]
AJ’s Story
My name is A.J. and I’m an addict in recovery. I’m 33 now, and I was stuck in active addiction for almost 20 years. I’ve been to over 100 institutions, jail, I’ve overdosed 37 times, and for the last few years of my active addiction I was homeless without a place to go. My […]
In-Person vs. Virtual Outpatient Treatment
As the internet and technology have continued to advance, so have their effects on the world. Healthcare is one major field in which these advancements have had a significant impact. One such way is through the promotion of telehealth. Healthcare appointments, outpatient treatment, and therapy are now available at your finger tips. The idea of […]
Trevor’s Story: Finding Hope at Gosnold
Trevor’s Story… I grew up in an idyllic Boston suburb, and my childhood was one that most kids dream about. My parents have been together my whole life, and they gave me everything. They supported me and my 4 siblings, and they always went above and beyond. There were 15 kids in the neighborhood, and […]
Substance Use Disorder in the Family
Substance use disorder (SUD) (i.e., addiction) can develop in an individual without any notable family history. However, a family history of addiction is a prevalent risk factor. In many instances, this family history spans several generations, often involving multiple individuals in each generation. The presence of addiction and its adverse effects strengthen and perpetuate the […]
