Issues relating to young people and substance misuse, gambling and gaming in the Isle of Man will be put under the spotlight next week. 

Addiction charity Motiv8, alongside Manx Care, is working to raise awareness of the services available here in order to provide treatment, support and education.

Next Wednesday (22 January) there'll be a series of presentations on early intervention and education in schools and the exploitation of young people in the local drug culture.

It's taking place at the iMuseum on 22 January from 1pm - 3.35pm. 

Lewis has been speaking to Motiv8 chief executive Thea Ozenturk: