Tiruchy, India – October 2024 – "DB Jananam" (Don Bosco Joint Action for New Alternatives to Narcotics and Alcoholism), the Department for Addictions and the Counselling and Treatment Centre of the Salesian Province of Tiruchy (INT), organised a seminar on the theme: "Improving the quality of the family environment" held on 14 October at Don Bosco Thanjavur. The seminar was attended by more than 50 people including Salesian Cooperators, members of ADMA, Past Pupils, VDB, SYM youth, students, teachers, parents and lay collaborators. Mrs Dhanaseeli Thivyanathan spoke of the challenges that families face today and stressed the importance of communication and trust within families. She also advised parents to support and understand their children even when they make mistakes. Finally, a VDB gave a talk on addiction management, highlighting how problems such as drug addiction, alcohol addiction and gambling addiction can lead to financial, relational and health difficulties. She then advised families to talk to their loved ones about their addiction and to offer support and encouragement. She also urged families to seek professional help, if necessary.