The Drug Abuse Resistance Education program, commonly known as “D.A.R.E.,” said HBO’s popular series “Euphoria” is harmfully promoting drug use, sex and violence among youth.

Since the release of the second season, Euphoria has often trended on social media and has generated a youthful viewership. The show is about high school students dealing with gender identity, drugs, addiction, relationships and family problems.

D.A.R.E. began in 1983 during the “war on drugs” era. The group aims to educate youth on how to resist drugs. D.A.R.E. shared a statement about "Euphoria."

"Rather than further each parent’s desire to keep their children safe from the potentially horrific consequences of drug abuse and other high-risk behavior, HBO’s television drama, 'Euphoria,' chooses to misguidedly glorify and erroneously depict high school student drug use, addiction, anonymous sex, violence, and other destructive behaviors as common and widespread in today’s world,” the statement read.

Euphoria’s first season earned three Emmy awards including “outstanding lead actress” for Zendaya Coleman, who plays “Rue.”

"It is unfortunate that HBO, social media, television program reviewers, and paid advertising have chosen to refer to the show as 'groundbreaking,' rather than recognizing the potential negative consequences on school age children who today face unparalleled risks and mental health challenges," the statement read.

Zendaya, who serves as an executive producer, has offered disclaimers about the show.

"I know I’ve said this before, but I do want to reiterate to everyone that Euphoria is for mature audiences. This season, maybe even more so than the last, is deeply emotional and deals with subject matter that can be triggering and difficult to watch,” Zendaya posted on Instagram.

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