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.