Representatives from Motiv8 addiction services spoke to young people about the effects and dangers of drugs and alcohol.

Drop-in sessions were held at the weekend at Café Laare, a Youth Service facility in Douglas.

Jo Yeardsley, youth drug and alcohol advisor with Motiv8, said: ’Motiv8 set out to provide information and harm reduction advice to young people who could possibly be involved in drug or alcohol use.

’This is primarily done through interactive activities which encouraged one to one discussions.’

Motiv8 provides a free non-judgemental, confidential one to one service for all young people aged 18 years and under who would like support for their own, or someone else’s, drug use, alcohol use, gambling or e-gaming problems.

To access this support call 627656 or email [email protected]

A trusted adult such as a teacher, the listening service, GP or youth worker can also refer a young person if they would like.