What to do if...

You’re having a barbeque on your deck and there’s a variety of alcohol on hand.

Serve mocktails, non-alcoholic punch and lots of water throughout the day.

It’s mid-afternoon and the lunch is still lying out in the sun.

Keep a close eye on your spread. Summer heat quickly turns good food bad if not served under correct conditions.

Your buddy wants to go for a swim after he’s had a few drinks.

Suggest your friend holds off on the swim and encourage him to cool down with a non-alcoholic drink. Drinking and swimming don’t mix.

After a hot, sunny day, a friend who may have had too much to drink insists she’s ready to drive home.

Do whatever it takes to help prevent drinking and driving. Enlist designated drivers, keep cash and taxi numbers on hand and prepare for overnight guests.

A friend who may have had too much to drink thinks he is fine to boat back to his cottage.

Like drinking and driving, drinking and boating don’t mix. Encourage your friend to stay over. Have extra sleeping bags and towels on hand for overnight guests.