A drug works by blocking the normal reuptake of dopamine, allowing released dopamine to remain in the synapse for a longer period of time.This drug must be an)
A)stimulant.
B)depressant.
C)opiate.
D)antipsychotic.

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A drug that blocks the reuptake of dopamine would increase the amount of dopamine in the synaptic cleft, leading to increased stimulation of the post-synaptic neuron. This is characteristic of stimulant drugs such as cocaine and amphetamines. Depressants, opiates, and antipsychotics work through different mechanisms and would not be expected to block dopamine reuptake.

A Drug Works by Blocking the Normal Reuptake of Dopamine