At least one embodiment of the present invention relates to the use of a dopamine stabilizing substance in an oral, subcutaneous or intramuscular daily dose of 1-20 mg or in an intravenous daily dose of 0.1-2 mg in treatment of a neurological or psychiatric disorder characterized by a hypofunction of the dopamine system. At least one embodiment of the invention also relates to the use of a dopamine stabilizing substance in an oral, subcutaneous or intramuscular daily dose of 25-50 mg in treatment of a disorder caused by instability of neural circuits.