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

empathogen

empathogen

cannabinoid

cannabinoid

hallucinogen

hallucinogen

stimulant

1 answer

Based on the description of Nathaniel's friend losing grip on reality, swinging a knife, and believing he is being attacked by fireflies, it is most likely that he has abused a hallucinogen. Hallucinogens can cause altered perceptions, hallucinations, and disruptive thoughts, which aligns with the behavior described.