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13-year-old Dies Attempting Dangerous TikTok Challenge

  • A 13-year-old boy from Ohio died after overdosing on over-the-counter medication in an attempt to complete the "Benadryl Challenge" on TikTok.
  • The challenge involves consuming up to 14 times the recommended dosage of diphenhydramine to induce hallucinations.
  • The teen was rushed to the hospital but died six days after overdosing.
  • The boy's family is warning other parents about the dangers of unsupervised social media use and campaigning for more safeguards on TikTok and over-the-counter drugs.
  • TikTok announced new restrictions for underage users in response to the tragedy.
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