Nathaniel has called 911 to get assistance with one of his friends. His friend has taken a drug that has caused him to lose his grip on reality. He has started swinging a knife in the air and saying, “I’m going to stab all of the fireflies that are trying to attack me.” Which type of drug has Nathaniel’s friend MOST likely abused?
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Responses
empathogen
empathogen
cannabinoid
cannabinoid
hallucinogen
hallucinogen
stimulant
hallucinogen
Nathaniel's friend is displaying symptoms of losing grip on reality and experiencing hallucinations, which suggests that the drug he has taken is most likely a hallucinogen.
To determine the type of drug that Nathaniel's friend has most likely abused, we can analyze the symptoms and behaviors exhibited. In this case, the friend is swinging a knife in the air and expressing a belief that fireflies are attacking him. These symptoms are characteristic of hallucinations or visual disturbances.
Given the available options, the most likely drug that Nathaniel's friend has abused is a hallucinogen. Hallucinogens are substances that alter perceptions, thoughts, and feelings, often leading to hallucinations and distorted reality.
Therefore, the correct answer would be "hallucinogen."