Ohio Teen Dies from TikTok "Benadryl Challenge"

A 13-year-old boy from Ohio died after attempting the TikTok "Benadryl Challenge," which involves consuming excessive amounts of the over-the-counter antihistamine to induce hallucinations. The boy's parents are warning others about the dangerous social media trend and have contacted local lawmakers about enacting an age restriction on buying medicine like Benadryl. The FDA has raised concerns about overdoses tied to the challenge for years, and both the agency and the Johnson & Johnson unit that makes Benadryl have advised adults to keep it and other medications out of the reach of children.