{
  "id": 2154490,
  "title": "Recovery is possible — NACOC encourages youth struggling with substance abuse",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/recovery-is-possible-nacoc-encourages-youth-struggling-with-substance",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-08-20T14:41:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/recovery-is-possible-nacoc-encourages-youth-struggling-with-substance-abuse/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has urged young people grappling with substance abuse to seek professional assistance promptly, emphasizing that recovery is achievable. Maj. Gen. Maxwell Obuba Mantey, the Director-General of NACOC, made this appeal during a speech to young individuals at the National Youth Forum on August 19, 2026. He urged the youth to resist peer pressure and refrain from experimenting with drugs, cautioning that substance use can have detrimental effects on their future. Maj. Gen. Mantey stated, \"Try any drug? No. Drugs only destroy your future.\" He further emphasized the importance of parents and families of those struggling with substance use to seek professional support, rather than allowing stigma or fear to hinder affected individuals from receiving the help they require. He called upon young people to support NACOC and other stakeholders in addressing the country's drug problem, highlighting that safeguarding the future of the youth necessitates their active involvement. Maj. Gen. Mantey affirmed, \"If you or someone you know is struggling with substance use, seek help early. Recovery is possible. Your future is worth protecting.\" The NACOC Director-General's message follows the Commission's ongoing efforts to raise awareness, prevent substance abuse, and provide support, with a particular focus on young people.",
  "summary": "The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has urged young people struggling with substance abuse to seek professional help early, assuring them that recovery is possible. The Director-General of NACOC, Maj. Gen. Maxwell Obuba Mantey, made the call on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, when he addressed young people at the National Youth Forum. He encouraged the youth […]",
  "key_points": [
    "NACOC urges youth with substance abuse to seek professional help",
    "Recovery achievable, emphasized by Maj. Gen. Mantey",
    "Parents/families encouraged to support struggling individuals"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}