Responsible Hosting

Responsible hosting can help keep you and your guests safe.

  • Limit how much you drink so you can stay in control of the party
  • Before the party, ask a friend or family member to help you if problems arise during the event
  • Provide guests with plenty of alcohol-free drinks like water, coffee, tea, pop, fruit punch, and juice
  • Mix and serve drinks yourself or appoint someone responsible as bartender. People tend to drink more when they serve themselves
  • Serve food, but avoid salty and greasy snacks because they'll make your guests thirstier
  • Stop serving alcohol at least an hour before the party ends
  • Don't rely on coffee to sober up guests. It only makes them more alert, not sober
  • Encourage guests to use designated drivers, leave their cars at home, take taxis or public transport, or walk. Keep cash and taxi numbers handy
  • Be prepared for overnight guests by having blankets, sleeping bags, and pillows on hand
  • Never serve alcohol to minors

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Source: Goverment of Canada