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Alcohol Safety Resources

ServSafe Alcohol has a catalog of resources designed to help you practice responsible alcohol service.

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Understanding How Alcohol Affects the Body

Alcohol is becoming increasingly easier to purchase with expanded buying options. Learn how to serve customers the safe way by understanding how alcohol affects the body.

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BAC: To lower or not lower the alcohol limit

Many states are considering lowering the legal BAC from .08% to .05%. Learn how a lower BAC will impact hospitality operators.

Alcohol Public Policy Changes and Trends

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Alcohol Public Policy Changes and Trends: What Operators Need to Know to Stay Safe

The best way for your restaurant to protect its liquor license is to ensure that both management and staff have a clear understanding of the alcohol laws in your state and local jurisdiction.

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Make Responsible Alcohol Service a Resolution in 2025

What can you do to protect your license and ensure the safety and well-being of your customers in 2025?
Here are a few resolutions you may want to make.

Issue Detection and Prevention

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Monitoring and Preventing Alcohol-Related Incidents in Restaurants

A guide to detecting issues and preventing alcohol-related incidents in restaurants.

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The Risks of Serving Alcohol: Detecting Risky Situations and How to Handle Them

For businesses that serve alcohol, detecting risky situations is critical. In this blog, we discuss how to identify minors, what to look for in intoxicated guests, and tips for handling risky situations.

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Working Together to Prevent the Misuse of Alcohol in Communities

Society, in general, seems to be shifting its problem-solving approach to one of collaboration, and preventing the misuse of alcohol in communities is no exception.

Protecting Your License by Knowing the Laws

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Protecting Your Customers and Your Liquor License: The Alcohol Service Laws Your Restaurant Needs to Know

The best way for your restaurant to protect its liquor license is to ensure that both management and staff have a clear understanding of the alcohol laws in your state and local jurisdiction.

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Smart Alcohol Service Techniques

As an alcohol server, it is your responsibility to prevent guests from becoming intoxicated. However, it isn’t always as easy as it sounds.