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, "Im going to stab all of the fireflies that are trying to attack me." Which type of drug has Nathaniel's friend MOST likely abused?

Question

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, "Im going to stab all of the fireflies that are trying to attack me." Which type of drug has Nathaniel's friend MOST likely abused?
(1 point)
• empathogen
• cannabinoid
hallucinogen
stimulant

GPT-4o mini · Answer

Nathaniel's friend is exhibiting behaviors that suggest a loss of grip on reality and a possible hallucination, as he believes he is being attacked by fireflies and is responding with aggression. The type of drug that most closely aligns with these symptoms is a hallucinogen.

Hallucinogens can cause individuals to perceive things that are not present (hallucinations) and can lead to aggressive behaviors. Therefore, the correct answer is:

• hallucinogen