.jpg)
The family has a major role to play in tackling drug and alcohol abuse in the Isle of Man.
So says the Drug and Alcohol Strategy co-ordinator for the DHSS, Margaret O'Reilly.
The strategy has just published its annual report, which shows an improving situation, but with plenty of areas of concern which still need to be addressed.
One is the acknowledged fact that for some people drug or alcohol problems can go back a generation or more:

Fundraiser for TT rider Maria Costello surpasses £220k
Warmer than average May for Island
Manx BirdLife awarded funding for new warden
Increased DfE support 'to tackle rising costs and global pressures'
Police appeal after two motorcycles involved in collision