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According to Complex, anti-drug education program D.A.R.E. is criticizing Euphoria & HBO Max for glorifying drug use amongst teenagers. A representative from D.A.R.E. has said:
"Rather than further each parentโs desire to keep their children safe from the potentially horrific consequences of drug abuse and other high-risk behavior, HBOโs television drama,ย 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 todayโs world. It is unfortunate that HBO, social media, television program reviewers, and paid advertising have chosen to refer to the show as โgroundbreaking,โ rather than recognizing the potential negative consequences on school-age children who today face unparalleled risks and mental health challenges."