Teen years are a time for many to build their unique personality, go to school and hang out with friends. For Mr Ahmed, it was a time that completely changed the course of his life – at 15, he started using drugs. Mr Ahmed, 30, said in a video posted by Dubai Police: “I started consuming drugs in 2002. "Going through drug addiction is a harsh experience ... I lost all my life in jail. “Substance abuse will lead either to prison or death,” said Mr Ahmed. “The most important aspects of life are health, family trust and securing a career. I urge the youth to listen to their parents. Mr Ahmed said that he did not get married due to drugs. Dubai Police has launched a series of campaigns to raise awareness about the dangers of consuming drugs.