Planning a Safe Holiday Party

Addiction & Recovery Substance Abuse
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Due to the dangers and liabilities involved, companies and individuals alike are coming to the realization that alcohol should not be the main attraction at holiday parties, and there are ways to organize fun, yet safe, festivities that will prevent family and friends from becoming the next alcohol- or drug-related statistic.

Traditionally, alcohol has been a big part of holiday celebrations, but today we know there is danger involved in providing "open bars" to anyone and everyone. The percentage of alcohol- and drug-related traffic incidents increase dramatically during this time of the year.

In recent years, lawsuits have been successfully brought against employers, restaurants, bars and even friends of those who have died or been injured after leaving a holiday party or gathering, placing the liability for those deaths in the hands of those who serve the victims too much alcohol.

Consequently, communities, families, offices and students across the country are challenging the alcohol-based holiday party, according to The National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information. The NCADI offers the following information in hopes of encouraging safer holiday gatherings.

Get the Party Started: Read More - http://alcoholism.about.com/od/holiday/a/aa011203a.htm

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Thanks for sharing this bluidkiti. i think it is sad that people are not always able to control themselves at holiday parties and don't think about safety. i don't think it should be put upon the people who serve alcohol but those who make unsafe decisions after they do, as adults we have to take responsibility for our actions.

i know that i will be having champagne on new years, so my friends and i are already coming up with a game plan on how to get to the party and home because none of us wants to take a chance with drinking and driving. but the other nice thing is i'm around people who will not be drinking to excess, so its also good to be around a group of people that will be same as you and no one will be out of control.

i hope everyone will be making safe plans when going to parties.