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