# drug abuse (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover drug abuse. Page: Feed: --- ## [BOX OFFICE: “Spider-Man” spoils one last gasp of “Insidious,” “Mutiny” might crack the Top Five](https://rogersmovienation.com/2026/08/22/box-office-spider-man-spoils-one-last-gasp-of-insidious-mutiny-might-crack-the-top-five/) _2026-08-22 · Roger Moore · Movie Nation_ “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” is still making money well into the dog days of August, pulling in another $35 million a month after its release. Go figure. The past-exhausted “Insidious” franchise’s sixth installment is doing a modestly robust (by horror … Continue reading → ## [Movie Review: Statham at Sea means “Mutiny”](https://rogersmovienation.com/2026/08/21/movie-review-statham-at-sea-means-mutiny/) _2026-08-21 · Roger Moore · Movie Nation_ When Jason Statham growls, “Trust me, I’m coming back for everybody,” what self-respecting hostage wouldn’t consider themselves as good as rescued? J.Sta’s latest, “Mutiny,” is a “Die Hard” at sea that, thank to “Mesrine” director Jean-François Richet, uses that laybrinthine … Continue reading → ## [Movie Review: “Spa Weekend” is every bit as Bland as it Sounds](https://rogersmovienation.com/2026/08/21/movie-review-spa-weekend-is-every-bit-as-bland-as-it-sounds/) _2026-08-21 · Roger Moore · Movie Nation_ It turns out, putting the two dudes who scripted “The Hangover” (and “Bad Moms”) in charge of writing and directing a midlife crisis moms at a spa farce wasn’t the smartest move ever. “Spa Weekend” — a title as colorless … Continue reading → ## [Movie Review: Kidnapped in Ukraine? The Russkies never see the “Man of War” coming to the Rescue](https://rogersmovienation.com/2026/08/20/movie-review-kidnapped-in-ukraine-the-russkies-never-see-the-man-of-war-coming-to-the-rescue/) _2026-08-20 · Roger Moore · Movie Nation_ LaMonica Garrett gives off strong Michael Jai White vibes in the title role of the new American commando in Ukraine thriller “Man of War.” I LOVE Michael Jai White. Garrett, of TV’s “1883” and “The Terminal List,” stands out like … Continue reading → ## [Movie Review: Rose Byrne is one “Tow” away from Homelessness](https://rogersmovienation.com/2026/08/18/movie-review-rose-byrne-is-one-tow-away-from-homelessness/) _2026-08-18 · Roger Moore · Movie Nation_ Get past the gorgeous, glamorous star power in the cast and a tone that lurches from cute to Kafkaesque and the homeless-woman-goes-to-court dramedy “Tow” will still hit you right in the ol’heartstrings. A sentimental tale told with a bitter bite, … Continue reading → ## [Documentary Review: A Filmmaker Father Reckons with the Loss of his Son — “Remake”](https://rogersmovienation.com/2026/08/18/documentary-review-a-filmmaker-father-reckons-with-the-loss-of-his-son-remake/) _2026-08-18 · Roger Moore · Movie Nation_ The grim finality of loss hangs over legendary filmmaker Ross McElwee’s “Remake.” A meditation on grief, guilt and an obsession to honestly and frankly document one’s life and share it with the world, it may not be the last film … Continue reading → ## [Classic Film Review: The First Person Diary Doc is born on “Sherman’s March” (1986)](https://rogersmovienation.com/2026/08/16/classic-film-review-the-first-person-diary-doc-is-born-on-shermans-march-1985/) _2026-08-16 · Roger Moore · Movie Nation_ It’s hard to remember how “out there” Ross McElwee’s landmark “personal journey” documentary “Sherman’s March” was in 1986. A confessional, cutesie, creepy and revealing snapshot of the South and one privileged movie maker’s revisiting of his romantic past and revelation … Continue reading → ## [BOX OFFICE: Spidey’s still The Man, “Odyssey” clears $500 million, “Paw Patrol” and “End of Oak Street” fight for Third](https://rogersmovienation.com/2026/08/15/box-office-spideys-still-the-man-odyssey-clears-500-million-paw-patrol-and-end-of-oak-street-fight-for-third/) _2026-08-15 · Roger Moore · Movie Nation_ The summer’s biggest blockbusters opened huge, and “held” audience, week to week, weekend to weekend. As front loaded as “Toy Story 5”(not far under $500 million), “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” (way over $700, closing on $800) and “The Odyssey” (just … Continue reading → ## [Movie Review: The Last Bon Bon of Summer — Dafoe Faces the Prospect of “Late Fame”](https://rogersmovienation.com/2026/08/15/movie-review-the-last-bon-bon-of-summer-dafoe-faces-the-prospect-of-late-fame/) _2026-08-15 · Roger Moore · Movie Nation_ There are worse obssessions a film buff could indulge in than making a point of catching every film Willem Dafoe takes a role in. An Actor and Artist who merits a capital “A” when labeled such, he rarely disappoints, especially … Continue reading → ## [Movie Review: “The End of Oak Street,” End of Summer Dregs](https://rogersmovienation.com/2026/08/14/movie-review-the-end-of-oak-street-end-of-summer-dregs/) _2026-08-14 · Roger Moore · Movie Nation_ Say what you want about the Spielberg-lite creature feature “The End of Oak Street,” but Oscar winner Anne Hathaway makes us believe that she believes it’s “The End.” A seriously silly movie that misses more laughs than it reaches for, … Continue reading → ## [Stream Torrents & IPTV Instantly (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/vvG4YS7bfxd2) _2026-08-14 · **Sponsored**_ Search magnet links and stream movies, music, books, and live TV in-browser ## [Netflixable? Self-Centered Actress/Mom’s Come Home to “This, That and Everything in Between”](https://rogersmovienation.com/2026/08/13/netflixable-self-centered-actress-moms-come-home-to-this-that-and-everything-in-between/) _2026-08-13 · Roger Moore · Movie Nation_ “This, That and Everything in Between” is a perfect covers-all-the-bases title for a soap opera. In this case, the soap in question is a feature length film from the Philippines. But “soap” is what this meandering mess stumbles into after … Continue reading → ## [Movie Review: A “Burning” “Rashomon” from Kyrgyzstan](https://rogersmovienation.com/2026/08/13/movie-review-a-burning-rashomon-from-kyrgyzstan/) _2026-08-13 · Roger Moore · Movie Nation_ It may be ethnocentric to think this way, but one can’t help but hope that universally recognized civil rights, liberty and justice make their way into every corner of the world. Because you never know what sort of values you’ll … Continue reading → ## [Movie Review: A “Last Ride” with Spike Lee’s Less Talented Kid Brother](https://rogersmovienation.com/2026/08/12/movie-review-a-last-ride-with-spike-lees-less-talented-kid-brother/) _2026-08-12 · Roger Moore · Movie Nation_ “Last Ride” is a bit of a head-slapper, a creaky, crawling thriller with intensely unlikable characters doing one stupid thing after another and a screwy semi-supernatural plot that staggers from the unlikely to the insanely inane. It stumbles out of … Continue reading → ## [𝐍𝐀𝐂𝐎𝐂 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐬 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐋𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐓𝐰𝐨 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐞𝐬](https://www.ncc.gov.gh/2026/07/%f0%9d%90%8d%f0%9d%90%80%f0%9d%90%82%f0%9d%90%8e%f0%9d%90%82-%f0%9d%90%8f%f0%9d%90%ab%f0%9d%90%9e%f0%9d%90%ac%f0%9d%90%9e%f0%9d%90%a7%f0%9d%90%ad%f0%9d%90%ac-%f0%9d%90%82%f0%9d%90%9a%f0%9d%90%a7/) _2026-07-31 · Enoch Gyabaah · Narcotics Control Commission_ The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has presented the first sets of cannabis cultivation licences to two companies after successfully meeting all the legal and regulatory requirements. Presenting the licences, the Director-General, Major General Maxwell Obuba Mantey, urged the companies to strictly comply with all the conditions attached to their licences. He stressed that the licences ...… ## [NACOC Partners Uncle Ebo Whyte to champion campaign against drug abuse](https://www.ncc.gov.gh/2026/06/nacoc-partners-uncle-ebo-whyte-to-champion-campaign-against-drug-abuse/) _2026-06-15 · Enoch Gyabaah · Narcotics Control Commission_ Management of the Narcotics Control Commission as part of strategies to reach a wider audience through the arts and entertainment industry has partnered celebrated Ghanaian playwright and motivational speaker, Uncle Ebo to join the campaign against drug abuse among the youth in the country. The Roverman Productions CEO is known for his professional theatre ... The post NACOC Partners Uncle Ebo… ## [𝐍𝐀𝐂𝐎𝐂 𝐒𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐬 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐆𝐉𝐀 𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐭 𝐒𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐀𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐀𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡](https://www.ncc.gov.gh/2026/06/%f0%9d%90%8d%f0%9d%90%80%f0%9d%90%82%f0%9d%90%8e%f0%9d%90%82-%f0%9d%90%92%f0%9d%90%9e%f0%9d%90%9e%f0%9d%90%a4%f0%9d%90%ac-%f0%9d%90%92%f0%9d%90%ad%f0%9d%90%ab%f0%9d%90%a8%f0%9d%90%a7%f0%9d%90%a0/) _2026-06-13 · Enoch Gyabaah · Narcotics Control Commission_ The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has intensified efforts to address the growing challenge of substance abuse among young people by seeking stronger collaboration with the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) to enhance public sensitisation and awareness across the country. As part of preparations for the 2026 World Drug Day commemoration, the Director-General of NACOC, Brigadier General ...… ## [𝐍𝐀𝐂𝐎𝐂, 𝐆𝐒𝐀 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜 𝐓𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐞𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝 𝐃𝐫𝐮𝐠𝐬 a𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐭-𝐎𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧](https://www.ncc.gov.gh/2026/06/%f0%9d%90%8d%f0%9d%90%80%f0%9d%90%82%f0%9d%90%8e%f0%9d%90%82-%f0%9d%90%86%f0%9d%90%92%f0%9d%90%80-%f0%9d%90%82%f0%9d%90%a8%f0%9d%90%a7%f0%9d%90%9d%f0%9d%90%ae%f0%9d%90%9c%f0%9d%90%ad-%f0%9d%90%92/) _2026-06-11 · Enoch Gyabaah · Narcotics Control Commission_ The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC), in collaboration with the Ghana Standards Authority (GSA), has commenced a comprehensive scientific examination of narcotic exhibits earmarked for destruction as part of preparations for the 2026 World Drug Day Commemoration. The exercise, initiated by the Director-General of NACOC, Brigadier General Maxwell Obuba Mantey, brings together scientific… ## [Drug Abuse Destroying our Youth – Chief Imam](https://www.ncc.gov.gh/2026/06/drug-abuse-destroying-our-youth-chief-imam/) _2026-06-11 · Enoch Gyabaah · Narcotics Control Commission_ The National Chief Imam, Sheikh Osmanu Nuhu Sharubutu has lamented over the increasing drug abuse particularly among the youth across the country. According to him, the indiscriminate abuse of drugs is posing a serious challenge to the future of the youth in the country. Sheikh Nuhu Sharubutu made these remarks when the Director-General of the ... The post Drug Abuse Destroying our Youth – Chief… ## [Kofi Ababio and Sons’ Company Ltd Supports NACOC with Donation Ahead of 2026 World Drugs Day](https://www.ncc.gov.gh/2026/06/kofi-ababio-and-sons-company-ltd-supports-nacoc-with-donation-ahead-of-2026-world-drugs-day/) _2026-06-08 · Enoch Gyabaah · Narcotics Control Commission_ Kofi Ababio and Sons' Company Ltd have donated assorted sanitary supplies and a cheque to the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) in support of activities marking this year’s International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, also known as World Drug Day. The donation, presented on behalf of the company on Thursday June 4, 2026 by ... The post Kofi Ababio and Sons’ Company Ltd Supports… ## [EID-UL-ADHA MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR-GENERAL TO ALL MUSLIM STAFF OF NACOC](https://www.ncc.gov.gh/2026/05/eid-ul-adha-message-from-the-director-general-to-all-muslim-staff-of-nacoc/) _2026-05-27 · Enoch Gyabaah · Narcotics Control Commission_ As we celebrate Eid-Ul-Adha, I warmly extend my heartfelt greetings and best wishes to all our Muslim staff across the Commission. This sacred occasion reminds us of the enduring values of sacrifice, obedience, unity, and compassion — principles that continue to guide us both in service to our nation and in our daily lives. On ... The post EID-UL-ADHA MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR-GENERAL TO ALL… ## [Transcript-Driven Stock Discovery (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/itOovFD3ppSL) _2026-05-27 · **Sponsored**_ Ranked, evidence-backed watchlists from indexed executive transcripts for 1–2 quarter horizons ## [NACOC Partners UPSA-RCC to train enumerators for baseline study on Substance Use Among Youth](https://www.ncc.gov.gh/2026/05/nacoc-partners-upsa-rcc-to-train-enumerators-for-baseline-study-on-substance-use-among-youth/) _2026-05-19 · Enoch Gyabaah · Narcotics Control Commission_ The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC), in collaboration with the Research and Consultancy Centre (RCC) of the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), has organised a training programme for enumerators and supervisors ahead of a baseline study on substance use among young people in the La Nkwantanang-Madina Municipality. The project was aimed at targeting young people ... The post… ## [Illicit Tobacco Trade Poses Serious Public Health Risks — DG](https://www.ncc.gov.gh/2026/04/illicit-tobacco-trade-poses-serious-public-health-risks-dg/) _2026-04-28 · Enoch Gyabaah · Narcotics Control Commission_ The Director-General of the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC), Brigadier General Maxwell Obuba Mantey, has warned that the illicit tobacco trade poses serious public health risks and causes significant economic losses to governments worldwide. According to him, illegal tobacco products deprive governments of billions in tax revenues annually, undermine legitimate businesses, fuel organised… ## [NACOC Participates In Inaugural Session of Ghana-Sierra Leone Permanent Joint Commission for Cooperation (PJCC)](https://www.ncc.gov.gh/2026/04/nacoc-participates-in-inaugural-session-of-ghana-sierra-leone-permanent-joint-commission-for-cooperation-pjcc/) _2026-04-23 · Enoch Gyabaah · Narcotics Control Commission_ The inaugural session of the Permanent Joint Commission for Cooperation (PJCC) between Ghana and Sierra Leone was held on 23 April 2026 in Accra, Ghana, with expert discussions focused on addressing some important issues between the countries. The session, co-chaired by Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Hon. Samuel Okudjeto Ablakwa and Sierra Leone’s Deputy Minister of ... The post NACOC…