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.