What is the TikTok challenge that could make your kid sick?

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What is the TikTok challenge that could make your kid sick?

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Published on Oct 3, 2025, 3:59:59 AM
Total time: 00:11:32

Episode Description

There's a social media challenge circulating on TikTok encouraging kids to take a large amount of over the counter medicine, like Benadryl, for fun. It's not the first time you may have heard of a challenge like this, but law enforcement is taking this one seriously. Especially the Granville County Sheriff's Office. WRAL Reporter Kirstyn Clark explains why. 

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