Making of an Addict: Breaking the stigma of addiction

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SHINNy aims to reach individuals across the city region and beyond to help educate, engage and support people around mental health.

Whether they enjoy intense workouts, long afternoon walks or even just enjoying the comfort of their own home, it really doesn’t matter. I asked if he would remove that element of his character, if it was possible. "That's a good question...Yes, because it took me away from my sister and mum...but no, because now I can talk about it and help people".Making of an Addict promises to be an interesting and important film. Certainly one to look forward to... The only way I knew how to dig myself out of this mess was to fight. I’ve always fought a battle with drugs and alcohol. I’ve had treatment, hypnosis, counselling – the only thing that has ever stopped me was boxing.” Initially, SHINNy took a light-hearted approach and had used his channel to promote his charity Christmas single Christmas No.1. Soon these broadcasts gained massive popularity. A key feature amidst the promotional work and humour was SHINNy's heart-on-the-sleeve openness when discussing his demons. These conversations became an integral aspect and the shows started to reach out to sufferers of anxiety, depression and addiction. However, there was also a poignant aspect of the material, as he openly talked about his sobriety and recovery from substance abuse.

I had to show them that it is possible to pull through. Now I’ve got a new addiction, which is boxing and getting fit. Speaking to the Manchester Evening News James said: "For me, this is the best show on the planet because of what we're doing, we're touching on every subject, from bipolar to PTSD, from mental health to addiction. After all, people may look fine on the surface – which is how they present themselves online – but that doesn’t mean they aren’t suffering underneath. The Making of an Addict will show Shinny at his most vulnerable as he shares deeply personal aspects of his life. The film will hone in on the realities of addiction to recreate moments of desperation and paranoia. While still a contender, this year’s X Factor winner is by no means a foregone conclusion for the festive chart crown. Three of the last five yuletide chart-toppers have been claimed by acts unconnected to the TV show. Plus, with this year’s X Factor winner’s single being made available immediately after the final on Sunday 11 December, the talent show’s initial burst of sales and streams will have already happened by the time the Christmas Number 1 race starting pistol fires on Friday 16 December. Never underestimate the power of a charity campaignThrough the SHINNy SHOw LIVe, SHINNy and The Recovery Channel team reach more than five million people a month as they discuss mental health issues and talk openly about their daily battles with both addiction and mental health.

Hanky Park are also known for a cover of Joy Division’s Love Will Tear Us Apart, featuring Hook playing his original bass parts, which has been adopted as an anthem by the Salford Reds. Trained by former European light-middleweight champion Jamie Moore and Bobby Rimmer, he takes on Vaclav Skromach at the Reebok Stadium on Sunday, believing he can now fulfil his potential in the ring.Expect plenty of laughs, shared life experiences and music updates. And he even gets passers-by involved. He’s recognised daily for his ground-breaking work in helping people face their demons due to the frank and honest approach he takes to facing his own addiction. He’s also lived an incredible life and I’m hugely excited to be able to put that into film.” I’m a thinking man’s fighter now. I’ve always said – when it came to rugby, I could run with the ball and score a try, but I didn’t know the game.