Young people can turn to drugs in order to try and treat themselves for conditions such as anxiety or depression.
So says Allen Johnston, an Operations and Business Development Manager for STRADA: Scottish Training on Drugs and Alcohol.
Mr Johnston was on the Isle of Man to give a presentation to a drugs conference for teachers and youth and community workers.
He said there can be many reasons why youngsters turn to drugs:
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