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?%0D%0A%0D%0A(1 point)%0D%0AResponses%0D%0A%0D%0Ahallucinogen%0D%0A%0D%0Ahallucinogen%0D%0A%0D%0Astimulant%0D%0A%0D%0Astimulant%0D%0A%0D%0Acannabinoid%0D%0A%0D%0Acannabinoid%0D%0A%0D%0Abarbiturate

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Patrice is most likely abusing a stimulant. Stimulants are known for increasing alertness, attention, and energy, and they can help individuals stay awake and focused for extended periods, which aligns with her experience of being able to stay up all night and get work done.