Patrice has been abusing prescription medication. She tells her friend, “I know I shouldn’t take them, but they help me so much! I can stay up all night and get all of my work done. I never seem to get tired.” Her friend is concerned because Patrice seems to have become addicted to these dangerous drugs. What type of drug is Patrice MOST likely abusing?

Question

(1 point)
Responses

hallucinogen

hallucinogen

stimulant

stimulant

cannabinoid

cannabinoid

barbiturate

barbiturate

Answer 1

Based on the description of Patrice’s behavior—staying up all night, getting work done, and not feeling tired—it’s likely that she is abusing a stimulant. Stimulants are known to increase alertness, energy, and concentration, which aligns with the effects she describes. Therefore, the correct response is:

stimulant