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? A. empathogen B. cannabinoid C. hallucinogen D. stimulant
C. hallucinogen
Hallucinogens are substances that disrupt an individual's perception of reality, causing visual and auditory hallucinations. The behavior exhibited by Nathaniel's friend, such as seeing nonexistent threats and reacting violently towards them, is characteristic of hallucinogen-induced psychosis.