Poison centers report a sharp rise in U.S. teens abusing over-the-counter medications.
America’s Poison Centers warned of a “concerning rise” in allergy and sleep medication abuse among teens ages 13 to 19.
Teen substance exposures rose five percent from 2024 to 2025.
Sleep and allergy medication cases increased 32 percent.
The group urges adults to keep medications secured and out of reach.
Parents are also advised to watch for social media trends encouraging unsafe Benadryl or medication use.
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