The holiday season can be a stressful time for many people. Below are a few tips to keep in mind while entertaining guests or attending a holiday social:
– Keep an eye on your beverage at all times. Don’t drink anything that you did not see poured or open yourself. It only takes seconds for a substance to be placed in your drink
– If you leave a drink unattended for any amount of time, pour it out and get a new drink. Date rape drugs (i.e. GHB and ketamine) are virtually undetectable once put into a drink, rohypnol will turn liquids blue, and dark liquids cloudy.
– While entertaining guests, never serve alcohol to minors and have a plan in advance to allow your guests to drive home safe
– Monitor and supervise the serving of alcohol or designate a responsible adult “bartender”
– Always have lots of non-alcoholic choices available
– Encourage guests to name a designated driver or leave their vehicle at home to take a taxi or a drive-home service such as Operation Red Nose
– If the person insists on driving after drinking call the police. This could be the difference between an upset friend or more tragic consequences
– Remember the BAC is now .05, and the RCMP is diligent about taking action against impaired driving
Source: http://www.bedfordbeacon.com/use-christmas-caution-at-parties-this-holiday-season