One possible way in which people can be helped to stop stuttering is through the use of drugs. Although the Food and Drug Administration has not approved any drugs specifically to treat stuttering, there are a few that might be helpful. Drugs used to treat anxiety; depression and epilepsy have been tried on stutterers with mixed results, at best. Bear in mind that all drugs have side effects as well. Research into medical treatments for stuttering is ongoing.

Many stutterers choose to undergo therapy. Therapists focus on the regulations of breathing, speaking more slowly, and keeping responses simple, gradually building up to longer and more complex sentences. It is felt that those who wish to stop stuttering need to become less anxious about the problem before they can solve it.

Stutterers might also consider joining a self-help group. They may find it useful to interact with others who have the same problem, as well as get tips from them on things they have tried in order to stop stuttering.

Electronic devices are another possible way to deal with stuttering. One type fits in the ear like a hearing aid and plays back the speaker's voice, so it sounds like he is speaking in unison with someone else. This seems to help some stop stuttering, although more research needs to be done to determine widespread effectiveness.

As you can see, there are a variety of treatments available for stutterers. You may wish to try more than one, but you will find something that works for you eventually.

For one thing, you're bombarded with a ton load of information on advertisements on both products and services that make claims that can stop stuttering. This information overload might cause you to come into a "stalemate" and not try anything at all.

So here's two very important things you should pay attention to when it comes to therapies on how to stop a stutter.

1. Stuttering is a disability that cannot be cured overnight. - If you have been dealing with your stuttering (or stammering) condition for many years already, don't expect it to disappear in just a few days after therapy. It usually takes a couple of weeks and up to several months for your stuttering to be effectively controlled. Therefore, you are to keep a keen eye on those who claim to have an instant or "magical" cure for stuttering and research it with extreme caution.

2. Stuttering is in reality not just a speech disorder, but it is also a communication and behavioral disorder. - There are many therapies that aim to correct and improve your speech, but overlook the fact that there other angles that need to be considered and dealt with as well. How you communicate with others is one big thing, and the other is the feelings and emotions that you had to deal with while handling your stuttering (such as fear, guilt, shame, etc.) - the behavioral aspect. These 3 things have to be addressed and managed as a whole. So look for therapies that have and carry this holistic approach.

Remember to do careful research, always make an informed decision, and then take action.

A quick search online or in the phone book will show you the stuttering support groups available in your area. There are some large organizations, like the National Stuttering Association (NSA) that offer a lot of information and support groups in many communities. Groups like NSA focus on support groups, which put you in touch with other stutterers and can direct you toward therapists that can help you stop stuttering.

If you are already in therapy, you may wonder if a self-help group isn't a bit redundant. In fact, support groups can enhance therapy, and many therapists encourage participation. You will stop stuttering that much faster if you get the opportunity to practice the things you learned in therapy in a supportive environment.

In addition, participating in a group can help you realize that a lot of the challenges that come with stuttering are not unique to you. You will meet others who deal with the same embarrassment and anxiety on a daily basis, and have learned to cope with it. Some of them may already have learned how to stop stuttering.

Groups like NSA also provide therapist-referral services and can help you find other stutterers in your community who have already benefitted from therapy. Talking to them will give you a chance to see if a therapist is the right one to help you stop stuttering.

Using the resources available to you can save you time and money. Meeting others with the same problem and finding a good therapist will quickly put you on the road to clearer speech.