Day Four: Discussed how nerve cells pass on information to other nerve cells by the release of chemicals into the area called the synapse.  Because nerves pass information by chemicals, the ingestion of "drugs" can hinder this process.

So, drugs interfere with the normal function of nerve cells and from yesterday we learned that eventually those cells will lose their ability to function normally even when drugs are not present.  Double Whammy!

We began going over the brochure on marijuana and found out who Sara Bellum is.  Great student question today:  "If I saw someone smoking marijuana, should I call the police?"  This would be a great opportunity for parents to talk to their children about how they would want them to handle uncomfortable and unsafe situations.