Latest research shows the Isle of Man faces broadly similar alcohol misuse levels to the United Kingdom, but two significant groups stand out as needing particular help.
Next month the Island's Alcohol Advisory Service will be hosting a public seminar on drinking problems, which will look further at ways of reducing alcohol consumption.
Director of the Isle of Man Alcohol Advisory Service Thea Ozenturk says some of the statistics from the Island make for uneasy reading:
Drug and alcohol charity sees drop off in donations
Motiv8 cites closures of local gaming businesses
Douglas Council rules out rent-to-buy scheme
The suggestion was made following an announcement the authority would sell some of its housing stock
Public Health warns D&V is circulating on the Island
It's issued advice for those experiencing symptoms
Improvements being made as part of ongoing RDCH work
A pest control issue is currently being
Postal services to USA still suspended
IOM Post Office hopes it'll be reinstated in the new year