City of El Dorado Temporarily Reinstates Public Drinking for New Year’s Eve Block Party

Alcohol, Public Drinking,

The El Dorado News-Times reports the El Dorado City Council has voted to temporarily reinstate public drinking in an “entertainment district” for an upcoming New Year’s Eve block party.

In 2019 lawmakers passed Act 812 letting cities create “entertainment districts” where alcohol can be carried and consumed publicly on streets and sidewalks. These districts can be either permanent or temporary under the law.

Following passage of Act 812, El Dorado became one of the first cities in Arkansas to establish an entertainment district. However, this year the city council voted unanimously to shut down public drinking due to ongoing problems with fighting, vandalism, and other disorderly behavior in the district.

Now the El Dorado City Council has opted to create a temporary “entertainment district” where public drinking will be allowed on December 31.

As we have said for years, public drinking is a scourge on the community.

It raises serious concerns about drunk driving and public safety.

Public drinking doesn’t attract new businesses, bolster the economy, or revitalize Main Street. It hurts neighborhoods and families. It simply does not belong in Arkansas’ communities.

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Cardiologist Addresses Link Between Marijuana Use and Risk of Heart Attack, Stroke

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During a recent news broadcast, a Cleveland cardiologist discussed the link between marijuana use and the risk of heart attack and stroke.

Researchers repeatedly have found that marijuana is harmful to cardiovascular health.

According to two studies presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions last year, regular marijuana use may raise the risk for heart attack, stroke, or heart failure — especially among people with other underlying health issues.

A study published in February’s Journal of the American Heart Association found daily marijuana users had a 25% higher risk of heart attack and a 42% higher risk of stroke compared to non-users.

Earlier this month Dr. Christine Jellis went on Fox 8 News Cleveland to highlight some of this research, saying,

What we’re seeing with some of the studies, in particular a recent study on 500,000 people, is that there is an increased risk for stroke and heart attack in people who are consuming cannabis, both via the smoking method but also via eating as well.

All of this underscores what we have said for years: Marijuana may be many things, but “harmless” simply is not one of them.

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