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<\/p>\nASHLAND, Ohio \u2014 The Ashland County Sheriff’s Office put out a safety bulletin on Thursday warning the community about a potentially dangerous trend emerging among young people in the area.\u00a0<\/p>\n
What You Need To Know<\/p>\n
Sheriff Kurt Schneider said minors have been purchasing and using Benadryl to “achieve some level of recreational satisfaction”
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A trend called the “Benadryl Challenge” on social media platforms, such as TikTok, caught fire late in 2025
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Using more than the recommended dosage can result in life-threatening issues, including seizures, irregular heart rhythms, coma or even death<\/p>\n
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Sheriff Kurt Schneider said minors have been purchasing and using Benadryl to “achieve some level of recreational satisfaction.” Schneider said over the past several weeks, the office has investigated several incidents of young people using more than the recommended dosage, resulting in medical emergencies.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Additionally, Schneider warned young people may be providing Benadryl to some of their friends, who may also be using more than the recommended dosage.\u00a0<\/p>\n
“I’m asking local businesses, schools and the general public to be vigilant in identifying any activity harmful to our children,” Schneider wrote in the bulletin. “Additionally, I’m asking local businesses who sell over-the-counter medications, such as Benadryl, to review their policies and practices pertaining to the sale of over-the-counter medications to juveniles.”<\/p>\n
A trend called the “Benadryl Challenge” on social media platforms, such as TikTok, caught fire late in 2025. It led to warnings from multiple health officials, including the American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy.<\/p>\n