April 3rd, 2024-GREENFIELD, Ohio-Thirteen-year-old Jacob Stevens from Ohio died after overdosing on Benadryl as part of a TikTok challenge. He took 12 to 14 tablets, resulting in seizures and hospitalization. Despite being on a ventilator for nearly a week, he was declared brain dead, and his family removed life support.
They initiated a fundraiser for funeral expenses and are advocating for age restrictions on Benadryl. This challenge trend started in 2020, prompting the FDA to issue warnings about the dangers. TikTok expressed condolences and stated they remove content promoting hazardous activities.
