5 Most Dangerous Social Media Trends You Should Avoid

2. The Benadryl Challenge

Participants intentionally overdose on diphenhydramine (Benadryl) for hallucinations and post the reactions online. The FDA has issued warnings, noting possible effects such as seizures, heart failure, and even coma.

One tragic case involved a teenager who needed mechanical ventilation and died after developing critical brain damage. Platforms like TikTok have since prohibited such content.