[Evolution, capabilities and limits of psychopharmacology]

Evolution of psychopharmacology is discussed from the viewpoint of the growth of the number of psychotropic drugs, their use and the rate of scientific reports related to them. Power is discussed from the standpoint of economic perspectives, although it is not the only aim. On the other hand, the influence of the psychopharmacological "boom" on the development of the specialty is analyzed. The limits of psychopharmacology achieve their maximum extent when they are combined with the study of psychological, social and cultural factors and determinants and, hence, to other therapeutic methods.