Aerosol drug delivery devices incorporating percussively activated heat
packages are disclosed. The heat packages include a percussive igniter
and a fuel capable of undergoing an exothermic oxidation-reduction
reaction when ignited by the percussive igniter. The drug delivery
devices disclosed can be activated by an actuation mechanism to vaporize
a thin solid film comprising a drug disposed on the exterior of a hat
package. Metal coordination complexes of volatile drugs, and in
particular nicotine, from which the drug can be selectively vaporized
when heated are also disclosed. The use of aerosol drug delivery devices
comprising thin films of nicotine metal salt complexes for the treatment
of nicotine craving and for effecting smoking cessation are also
disclosed.