The present invention relates to the delivery of stimulants through an inhalation
route. Specifically, it relates to aerosols containing stimulants that are used
in inhalation therapy. In a method aspect of the present invention, a stimulant
is delivered to a patient through an inhalation route. The method comprises: a)
heating a coating of a stimulant, on a solid support, to form a vapor; and, b)
passing air through the heated vapor to produce aerosol particles having less than
5% stimulant degradation products. In a kit aspect of the present invention, a
kit for delivering a stimulant through an inhalation route is provided which comprises:
a) a coating of a stimulant drug and b) a device for dispensing said coating a
stimulant as a condensation aerosol.