As someone who trains basketball in high school, Randy Livingston knows better than most that some conversations can be difficult to have with young people.
That's why he wants to help. As a former addict, the former NBA star is trying to teach coaches, parents and guardians how to address conversations about the game.
Livingston and his wife Anita have now associated with Fanduel to develop a responsible game resources center.
It is designed to equip adults with tools and resources to talk with young people about the risks involved, how to recognize warning signals and where to support.
Livingston, one of the best basketball players of the Louisian High School, suffered great knee injuries during his NBA career. They gave him a prospect with high expectations to a man of public services during 11 seasons.
During that time, Livingston used its basketball income to feed an addiction to the paralyzing game that finally sent it to rehabilitation in 2017.
Randy Livingston and his wife Anita want adults to talk to young people about game risks
Now he is eight sober and wants to be an example of what can happen if he lets addiction take control of his life.
“We want it to be easy to navigate the parents, coaches and guardians, and really just increase the conscience of the responsible game, share some moments of experience lived and simply make the conversation comfortable that is traditionally uncomfortable for people,” he told the People, “said Dailymail.com.
'I think it would have been great to have a tool like this. I often looked for help and there really was nothing available at that time, especially like this.
'Only to know that there are normal people, people in older areas of life, people or athletes who look, who have lived experience, that you can take advantage, that you can not only get help, but you can change things and have a Pacific and wonderful life.
'If you have a conversation with your son or daughter or another family member about drinking and driving, drugs or companions, want this conversation to feel comfortable about the game, because it is something that prevails now in today's world.
'We found that younger children, if they begin to bet at an earlier age, are prone to problem game. So, I think it is important that we can have conversations about the game, and really try to limit the risk and see the warning signs, and avoid reaching a place where it can be a problem for their loved ones. '
The Hub presents a series of videos entitled 'Trusted Voices: Conversations on Betting', where Livingston and Anita detail their incredible trip from the five -star preparation phenomenon to an NBA player who fights with game problems.
Livingston also sheds light on the history of its initial exhibition to the game, its background and its trip to recovery.
Speaking about how Livingston addiction affected his family, Anita said: 'He was very challenging. I hate using a cliché, but a literal roller mountain because some days were great and some days were bad.
Livingston fought with game addiction throughout his career in the NBA
Livingston played for several teams as a professional after a brilliant career at Louisiana high school
'He kept rolling and around. I would try to get help. He made the exclusions of himself to prevent him from entering casinos, etc. But he never really stayed. It could have helped a little, but it was not a permanent solution, and it became clear that we needed to take massive measures to make this change.
'That's why I supported him to do recovery treatment for hospitalized patients of 30 days. I knew I needed professional help. As much as I love it and wanted to do everything in my possession to help, I am not equipped to solve your problem.
“What I am equipped to do is be her cheerleader and her support system, and the person attributed to him and says:” I will walk this trip with you, and I will be here when you get behind. “
'I think my great message is for people in my place, so the spouses, children, parents, who are close to someone with a game disorder, I want to inspire them to be strong, to help the person take Measures, to help the person gets the help you need and to find the necessary resources to, you know, get help and improve. '
Fanduel also announced earlier this month that half of his seven million customers committed themselves to my expense, a personalized responsible game board, during the NFL season.
The tool provides users with information about their deposit and bets, including the amount deposited and net profits in the last seven days, four weeks or three months.
It also encourages customers to use the existing set tools set offered by Fanduel, including deposit limits and betting limits.