In attempts to treat stuttering with medication, it has been found that stuttering is
A) not improved by any known medications.
B) improved by the use of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) such as Prozac.
C) improved by the use of dopamine agonists and worsened by the use of dopamine antagonists.
D) improved by the use of dopamine antagonists and worsened by the use of dopamine agonists.

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Research has shown that stuttering may be related to dopamine levels in the brain. Dopamine antagonists, which decrease dopamine activity, have been found to improve symptoms of stuttering in some individuals, while dopamine agonists, which increase dopamine activity, can worsen stuttering.

In Attempts to Treat Stuttering with Medication, It Has Been