[Stimulants and addiction].

Abstract

Stimulants (methamphetamine) produced illegally in domestic laboratories play today - key role on the drug scene in the Czech Republic. In the past, however, a similar place was held by some preparations used (though to a limited extent) lege artis. At present we can observe an increased interest in stimulants in both spheres-on the mentioned drug scene as well as in medicine. The article deals in particular with the second sphere, i.e. the problem of the addictive character of stimulants prescribed by physicians.