A person receives a drug that blocks the activity of dopamine. It is most likely that this drug is a(n) ______________ and that the person being treated has been diagnosed with ______________.

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Antipsychotic drugs often work by blocking the activity of dopamine, a neurotransmitter associated with the brain's reward system but also implicated in schizophrenia. These medications are used to manage symptoms of schizophrenia, such as delusions and hallucinations, by reducing dopamine activity.

A Person Receives a Drug That Blocks the Activity of Dopamine