The Manx people aren't '70,000 alcoholics clinging to a rock', according to a major new alcohol consumption survey.
The project quizzed 1000 Isle of Man residents about their drinking habits.
It was a joint effort between the Island's Alcohol Advisory Service and the University of West England.
18-24 year old females come out of it very well, but their male counterparts are an area of concern.
The Isle of Man government's Drug and Alcohol Strategy Co-ordinator, Margaret O'Reilly (pictured), says the information gathered is very useful for her department:
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