Jolynn took a drug that caused the following symptoms: she felt wide awake and friendly, and had no interest in lunch despite not having eaten since the night before. After taking a second dose of the drug, she became nervous and confused, and developed a severe headache. Which of the following drugs did Jolynn probably take?

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Jolynn's symptoms are typical of amphetamine use. The initial feeling of being wide awake and friendly and not wanting to eat are common effects of amphetamines, while the second dose causing nervousness, confusion, and headache is consistent with the side effects of over-stimulation caused by an excess of amphetamine in the body. Alcohol, marijuana, and barbiturates would not likely produce the combination of symptoms described by Jolynn.

Jolynn Took a Drug That Caused the Following Symptoms: She