Planning a party? Learn to be a responsible host!

Entertaining is both an art and a responsibility. Your duties as host extend to being aware of the alcohol consumption of your guests, particularly if this is a workplace-sponsored activity. If you do, you will be making sure that everyone has a great time, from the beginning right through to a happy ending. Planning ahead is important so that all you have to clean up afterwards is dirty dishes and lots of crumbs!

Serving alcohol involves responsibility. For example, did you know that you can be held legally responsible for injuries or damages that are caused by someone to whom you have served alcohol?

Our "Tips for Responsible Hosting Brochure" can help you plan a successful party that’s hassle-free and protects the well-being of you and your guests.

• Don’t overindulge at your own party so that you can react quickly to situations that may require you to make responsible decisions. If this is a workplace-related activity, have at least two or three people in charge who will be able to monitor the responsible serving of alcoholic beverages. Make safe transportation plans a priority ahead of time.
• Consider having a party where no alcohol is served - particularly if children will be home. Consider the messages your actions will be sending them. Let children know that it is possible to have a good time without relying on alcohol.
• Avoid pouring or encouraging doubles or pushing refills. Accept “no thanks” the first time it is spoken.

To learn more about how to be a responsible host, visit  www.gethelpstopping.ca.

Changing Our Culture of Alcohol: What can we do?

Are you concerned about the harmful use of alcohol and its impact on individuals, families and communities?


Please join us for: Changing Our Culture of Alcohol: What Can We Do?”


Special Guest Speaker: Dr. Robert Strang, Nova Scotia's Chief Public Officer of Health


When? Wed., Nov. 23, 8-9 pm
Where? Upstairs at the Cobequid Community Health Centre, 40 Freer Lane in Lower Sackville

This event is part of APTS' Four Weeks of Awareness and Hope Event Series. For more upcoming events, please visit us at http://www.gethelpstopping.ca/.

Community Conversation on Teen and Adult Drinking

You are invited to attend ...COMMUNITY COFFEE HOUSE SERIES to network, learn and share about addiction-related issues.

• Community Conversation about Teen and Adult Drinking
• Tips for parents in reducing teen drinking
• The role of alcohol in our communities
• Alcohol and our health

April 27, 7:00-8:30 pm
Cobequid Community Health Centre, Room 3218

Refreshments provided!
R.S.V.P. by April 22 to: Joan Swinimer, Addiction Prevention and Treatment Services
Phone: (902) 424-2021
Email: joan.swinimer@cdha.nshealth.ca

Sponsored by: Addiction Prevention and Treatment Services, Capital Health