According to the Ormond Beach Observer edition from 10 years ago this week ...
- Prescription pain killer misuse was on the rise in the Volusia-Flagler area, and about 50-60% of people at the Vince Carter Sanctuary, an adult drug treatment center in Bunnell, had abused the drugs. The CDC reported that prescription painkiller sales had risen 300% since 1999, and ER visits for painkiller overdoses had almost doubled.
- The Bruce Rossmeyer Ride for Children, a motorcycle ride to raise money for charities serving children, drew about 800 riders, passengers and volunteers and raised $300,000.
