The Virginia Beach Police Department is warning parents about a dangerous social media trend known as the Benadryl challenge that officers say some teens in the community have already attempted.
Lt. Kevin Lokey said police are aware of a small number of cases locally 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 hospitalization,” Lokey said.
The challenge involves taking excessive amounts of Benadryl, which can lead to serious health complications and, in some cases, death…