VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — Virginia Beach police are cautioning parents and guardians about a social media challenge where children are consuming dangerous amounts of over-the-counter medication.
Known as the “Benadryl Challenge,” police described it as taking excessive amounts of diphenhydramine (DPH) and similar OTC medications in an attempt to induce hallucinations. Diphenhydramine is the active ingredient found in Benadryl.
Police added participants are encouraged to take up to 12 tablets at once…