When you entertain, there are many things you can do to practise responsible alcohol behavior and to create a fun but safe enviroment at your party. You can....

Use a bartender
A bartender can measure drinks and "cut off" those who indulge too much.

Serve food
Food slows alcohol absorption

Offer non-alcoholic beverages
Serve interesting non-alcoholic drinks

Encourage conversation and activities
Give your guests something to do besides drink

Close the bar early
Offer "last call" early well before the party ends

Call a cab to take your guests home
Have several cab drivers numbers handy and call them at the end of the night or pre-arrange this ahead of time

Take your guests car keys
Do this if neccessary. Whatever you do, don't let them drive if they have been drinking

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