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Poison centers link growing Benadryl abuse among teens to dangerous social media trends
Poison centers report a significant rise in diphenhydramine (Benadryl) abuse among teens aged 13-19, linked to social media trends. Cases increased by 32% from 2024 to 2025 and more than doubled in the first five months of 2026, with intentional misuse rising from 7.3% to 13%. The advisory warns of severe health risks, including hallucinations, seizures, and heart complications.
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