Session Two:  Day Four  Today we reviewed how chemical messages are passed along by neurons and then began our discussion on Stimulants.  How many of you had a stimulant to get you going this morning?  A little coffee, tea, or chocolate?

The main Stimulant we discussed today was Cocaine and it's much stronger version Crack.  We again learned how the use of such a strong stimulant can rob your brain's ability to do it's normal functioning and can lead to the loss of normal pleasurable feelings.  I told the girls that most Cocaine addicts did not start using Cocaine, but other drugs first.  I asked them with what drug did they think the addicts began.  After several wrong answers, finally  - the gateway drugs alcohol and tobacco.  There seems to be the beginning - how do we help them avoid letting it only be the beginning?  I pray that God will give you the wisdom and insight to help your child maneuver this slippery slope!