Protect Yourself and Your Party Guests This Holiday Season

Celebrating the spirit of the holidays is more than simply planning the perfect menu and stunning home decor. Thanksgiving to New Year’s can pose a heightened risk for drunk driving  car crashes and personal injury following family get-togethers and holiday parties. You may also be held personally responsible if you hosted the festivities and a guest is involved. You should know these commonsense tips for avoiding preventable party mishaps.

• Stay in control: If you choose to serve alcohol at your party, stay within your limits to set an excellent example for guests.
• Choose a reliable bartender or hire a professional: Don’t let underage guests drink alcohol. Consider putting away alcohol 90 minutes before the end of your party. Offer non-alcoholic beverages in addition to other drinks.
• Watch your guests: Arrange rides for any guests who appear to be intoxicated. If they insist on leaving, take their keys and ask a sober guest for help getting them home.
• Provide snacks: Food can slow the absorption of alcohol and reduce the peak level of alcohol in the body by about one-third.
• Do not pressure guests to drink: Social pressures can be overwhelming. Your guests should feel comfortable not drinking. And never serve alcohol to guests who are visibly intoxicated.

For more information on how you can protect you and your guests, go here.