Alcohol Awareness Articles

April is Alcohol Awareness Month

Did you know April is Alcohol Awareness Month? During the month of April, the Alcoholic Beverage Control Division (ABCD) will be promoting safe and responsible alcohol sales, service, and consumption. Each week in April, ABCD will share information designed to encourage...

Responsible Night Out

The Alcoholic Beverage Control Division kicks off Alcohol Awareness Month with the theme: Alcohol Responsibility Matters ABCD wants all servers, sellers, and customers to have and enjoy a safe and responsible night out. Servers and Sellers: Your goal is...

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Responsibly Handling Tipsy Customers

As a seller/server, you have been trained to recognize when your customer has had too much to drink. It is your responsibility when you sell and serve alcohol to ensure the safety of your patrons. Overly tipsy people may become...

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Responsible Alcohol Establishment Best Practices

House Rules What are they and who can use them? House rules are requirements the owner of the establishment has determined essential for the business to run smoothly and responsibly. These rules can be stricter than local, state, or federal...

Responsibly Carding - The ABCs of IDs

Whether your role in the alcohol industry is a licensee, bartender, server, or retail salesperson, never forget: You are a trained professional responsible for the sale and service of alcohol. ABCD strongly encourages the use of the following strategies when...

Alcohol Awareness Beyond April...

April may be over, but ABCD believes alcohol awareness and outreach should happen all year-round. ABCD hopes you will continue to collaborate with us by sharing this important information with your customers and community. Check out our sign resource page...