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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?
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O hallucinogen
• stimulant
cannabinoid
barbiturate

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
Stimulant.

Prescription stimulants (e.g., amphetamines, methylphenidate) increase wakefulness, alertness, and energy and are often abused to stay up and get work done. They can be addictive.