The Benadryl challenge is reemerging across social media, and no, it has nothing to do with allergies. Instead, it involves taking dangerous amounts of the over-the-counter allergy medication to induce hallucinations.
At least five kids were hospitalized in San Diego after attempting the Benadryl challenge, with ages ranging from 16 to 22.
So, what is it exactly? “The challenge urges viewers to take as many as 12 tablets at a time to supposedly induce hallucinations. For perspective, the maximum allowed dose in a 24-hour period is six tablets for children 6 to under 12 years of age and 12 tablets for adults and children over 12 years of age,” drugfree.org wrote, adding:…