NJ Teen Hospitalized In ‘Benny Tripping’ Trend, Officials Warn

A New Jersey teen was hospitalized after intentionally taking a large dose of Benadryl to hallucinate as part of a social media trend called “Benny tripping,” which involves misusing diphenhydramine, the drug’s active ingredient. Health officials warn that overdosing on the common allergy medicine can cause seizures, dangerous heart rhythms, and death, and parents are urged to talk with their kids about medication misuse and watch for symptoms like rapid heart rate, flushing, and unusual behavior.