Shows: ABC Raising The Bar

ABC Raising the Bar Episode 6: Recognizing the Signs of Alcohol Use Disorder

Al Bottego, Chief of Police for the Asheville ABC Law Enforcment Division shares how you can recognize the signs of…

ABC Raising the Bar Episode 5: Making Good Decisions this Summer

Al Bottego, Chief of Police for the Asheville ABC Law Enforcment Division shares why is it important for kids &…

ABC Raising the Bar Episode 4: How ABC Board Serves our community

Asheville ABC Board Chair Robin Cape and Al Bottego discuss the programs and what the ABC Board is doing to…

ABC Raising The Bar Episode 3: The Prom Promise

Al Bottego, Chief of Police for the Asheville ABC Law Enforcment Division shares what The Prom Promise is and how…

ABC Raising The Bar Episode 2: Having “the Talk” with your teen about alcohol

  Underage drinking is a problem. Al Bottego, Chief of Police for the Asheville ABC Law Enforcment Division gives tips…

ABC Raising the Bar Episode 1: The Rise of Holiday Drinking

Al Bottego, Chief of Police for the Asheville ABC Law Enforcment Division gives tips on  how to stop the overuse…

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