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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The symptoms Jolynn experienced after taking the drug - feeling wide-awake and friendly, having no interest in lunch and then becoming nervous and confused with a severe headache after a second dose - are consistent with the effects of amphetamines, which can initially produce euphoria, increased sociability and decreased appetite, but with repeated or higher doses, can cause agitation, anxiety, confusion and headaches. Alcohol, marijuana and barbiturates would not typically produce this pattern of symptoms.

Jolynn Took a Drug That Caused the Following Symptoms: She