Jaroslav Skála (25 May 1916 – 26 November 2007) was a Czech psychiatrist, fighter against alcoholism, and inventor of the sobering-up station.

He studied at Charles University's medical faculty in Prague,[2] as well as at the institute of physical training and sport.

Skála wanted to work at an internal clinic and later at the institute of physical training medicine, but he was rejected.

His methods were the basis for two films, Ikarův pád (Fall of Icarus)[5] and Tažní ptáci (Ductile Birds).

[6] In 2002 Skála received the medal of merit for his lifetime work from the Czech Republic's president, Václav Havel.