Session 4:  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 talked about 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.  Did you know that most Cocaine addicts did not start using Cocaine, but other drugs first.   It's normally the gateway drugs alcohol and tobacco.  It's there that drug use, then abuse, then addiction seems to start - 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!