What can be done to ensure intoxicated patrons get home safely?

Identifying a sober friend to pick up intoxicated patrons is an essential practice in responsible service and harm reduction. This option ensures that patrons do not take risks while trying to get home, such as driving under the influence, which can lead to accidents, injuries, or fatalities. By facilitating a safe transportation method through a sober friend, establishments demonstrate a commitment to the safety and well-being of their patrons and the community. This approach helps in managing the potential risk associated with intoxication and promotes a supportive environment where individuals look out for one another.

The other choices do not contribute to ensuring the safety of intoxicated patrons. Encouraging someone to drive home puts them and others at risk, ignoring their transportation needs could lead to dangerous outcomes, and letting them leave on their own does not address the potential hazards associated with their intoxication.