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Al Etihad
6 days ago
- Al Etihad
Dubai Police to launch videocast with heartbreaking stories, awareness on substance abuse
23 July 2025 16:00 DUBAI (ALETIHAD)The Dubai Police's Security Awareness Department at the General Department of Community Happiness, in collaboration with the General Department of Anti-Narcotics, is set to launch the first episode of its new videocast - 'Recovered' (Mut'aafi) - on initiative aims to raise awareness about the dangers of drug abuse and psychoactive substances, highlighting their devastating effects on families and society, and the irreversible consequences that can range from imprisonment to the tragic loss of life due to by Mahra Al Marzouqi, the inaugural episode features a deeply emotional interview with a grieving father who lost his son to a drug overdose. Through a raw and heartfelt account, he describes how substance abuse turned their lives into a nightmare, recalling the moment he laid his son to rest and saying, 'I couldn't believe I was burying my own child.' His story is a powerful call to action, urging families to stay vigilant and protect their loved ones. Real Stories, Real WarningsDr. Colonel Saud Al Rumaithi, Deputy Director of the General Department of Community Happiness, emphasised that 'Recovered' is a human-centred awareness project that delves into real stories of suffering caused by drug abuse. The videocast aims to steer individuals away from the dark path of addiction, and inspire a sense of social responsibility. He noted that the series will present both tragic outcomes and journeys of recovery, highlighting the importance of Article 89 of the Federal Decree Law on Combating Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances. The law offers individuals battling addiction a legal avenue for treatment without prosecution—an opportunity for healing and Al Rumaithi reaffirmed that the initiative reflects Dubai Police's ongoing commitment to leveraging innovative media tools in its mission to strengthen public awareness and build a safer, more informed Mahra Al Marzouqi described the opening episode, titled 'A Cry of Pain and a Wakeup Call', as an emotional and cautionary tale. It recounts the life of a young man who fell into addiction due to negative influences and the devastating impact his overdose had on his father, known in the episode as Abu Omar to protect the family's privacy, delivers a heartfelt message to other parents: stay alert, stay involved, and protect your children from the dangers of drugs and harmful episode offers moments of deep emotional reflection and carries essential messages for every household. Al Marzouqi expressed her hope that the videocast will contribute to raising awareness, encouraging those struggling with addiction to seek help before it's too late. Follow the SeriesAll episodes of the 'Recovered' videocast will be available on Dubai Police's official YouTube channel and across social media platforms.
Khaleej Times
6 days ago
- Khaleej Times
'Couldn't believe I buried my child': UAE father recalls son's fatal drug overdose
A grieving father in the UAE has shared the story of losing his son to a drug overdose, describing the devastating impact addiction had on their family. 'I couldn't believe I was burying my own child,' said the father, identified only as Abu Omar to protect the family's privacy. Devastated father, Abu Omar, spoke publicly for the first time in Recovered (Mut'aafi), a series launching by the Security Awareness Department at the General Department of Community Happiness, in collaboration with the General Department of Anti-Narcotics on Thursday. 'I couldn't believe I was burying my own child,' he said in the emotionally charged interview, recalling the moment he lost his son to addiction. The episode, titled 'A Cry of Pain and a Wakeup Call,' recounted how negative influences led his son down the path of substance abuse, with devastating consequences. Hosted by Mahra Al Marzouqi, the episode carries a message for every household: stay alert, stay involved and protect your children from drugs and harmful company. The videocast is part of a wider initiative by Dubai Police to use digital storytelling and real testimonies to reach residents and families. Dr. Colonel Saud Al Rumaithi, Deputy Director of the General Department of Community Happiness, said the project is a human-centred effort to highlight both the tragic outcomes of drug use and the possibility of recovery. He said the series will also pay attention to Article 89 of the Federal Decree Law on Combating Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances, which allows individuals struggling with addiction to seek treatment without facing legal action. Public awareness 'The initiative is part of Dubai Police's ongoing commitment to use innovative media tools to strengthen public awareness,' Al Rumaithi added. The 'Recovered' videocast will be available on Dubai Police's official YouTube channel and across social media platforms. As part of their preventive efforts, Dubai Police have launched several anti-drugs campaigns and programmes targeting students, parents, workers, and delivery drivers to raise awareness about narcotics and online threats. 'We visited labour camps, schools, shopping malls, and corporate offices. This year, we expanded our awareness efforts to four major exhibitions instead of one. We reached 270,000 school students and more than 20,000 university students,' said. Dr Abdul Rahman Sharaf Al Maamari, Director of the International Protection Centre at the General Department of Narcotics Control.
