Nipissing First Nation warns of deadly Benadryl trend – CP24

May 18, 2026

Nipissing First Nation’s leadership says some youth and young adults in the community are intentionally taking high doses of Benadryl, a common allergy medicine, in a dangerous trend that carries the risk of coma or death.

“There are no safe or positive effects from taking high doses, only serious risks,” wrote the First Nation community in a news release.

The ongoing trend involves young people seeking what they may perceive as exciting or different effects from the drug, but health officials say those feelings come at an extreme cost.

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