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Virginia Police Warn Parents About Dangerous Social Media Benadryl Challenge

Police say children have been hospitalized after taking large amounts of diphenhydramine in a social media trend that can be life-threatening.

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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. Authorities are warning parents about a dangerous social media trend known as the Benadryl challenge.Lt. Kevin Lokey with the Virginia Beach Police Department (VBPD) said they are aware of cases in which teens reportedly took more than the recommended dosage of the allergy medication in an effort to get high and stay awake.We have seen a couple. Fortunately, none of them were fatal, but they did require medical attention and …

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13 News Now broke the news in Norfolk, United States on Wednesday, April 8, 2026.
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