Making of an Addict: Breaking the stigma of addiction

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Salford lad James Davenport – also known as Shinny – is a local star who speaks his mind. And not just because it’s World Mental Health Day, either. Since then we’ve grown into the team we are today, I’m so proud of the guys who have helped make the RECOVERy Channel what it is. Surprised by the popularity of the group (over 110,000 members), he labelled the broadcasts the SHINNySHOwLIVe. The channel offered a unique insight into a growing operation and had a decent sideline in random acts of silliness. Get the latest updates from across Greater Manchester direct to your inbox with the free MEN newsletter The now famous studios have also played host to many of the world’s biggest artists including Oasis, Iggy Pop and Simple Minds.

The film follows his life from a youngster on the streets of Manchester to playing for Leeds Rhinos, becoming the undercard for Joe Calzaghe as a professional boxer, and being the lead singer of Salford band Hanky Park before struggling with drug and alcohol addiction. Considering that today is also World Homelessness Day, it’s clear that Shinny is firing on all cylinders. Good on him. We talked about the tragic statistic that suicide is the biggest single killer of young men in the UK. Men between the ages of 20 and 49 are more likely to die due to suicide than any other cause and Shinny spoke about the number of cases he’s become aware of recently.Zaylor for #XmasNo1? The A-list duo may have thrown in a late contender for the festive top spot without even realising it with their new collaboration. Released ahead of the new Fifty Shades Darker film, can each of the singer's enormous fanbases propel this to the top? 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 campaign Expect plenty of laughs, shared life experiences and music updates. And he even gets passers-by involved. Here, Guy Griffiths, now living in 'sunny' north Wales and one of the main inspirations for the Salford Star's creation, writes the second part his own personal view of the Government project that devastated communities throughout Central Salford.

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.” Through these channels, he’s breaking the stigma associated with recovery and making #RECOVERyTHENEWCOOL. I’m privileged to work on this film with James,” said Chris. “He’s an inspiration to many across the globe thanks to his Facebook Live shows.

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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". A singer-songwriter from Salford is making a bid to be Christmas number one after beating drink and drug addiction. Speaking to the Manchester Evening News, James, who now lives in Cyprus, said: “My life has changed dramatically. I live out of the country, I’m in a great relationship and my life has gone full circle from drugs and alcohol to very successful through social media. 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.

The 37-year-old father-of-two named his band after the Hanky Park area of Pendleton, which is now known as Salford Precinct. I’m fighting for the family. None of them wanted me to do it, but they’d prefer me living a clean life and fighting every now and then.” Fellow Salfordian Darren Cleary also chalked up a points victory on the Calzaghe undercard, beating Neil Marston 40-37 over four rounds. Another song making a surprising last minute bid for the Christmas Number 1. The One Direction singer's first solo offering might not be particularly festive, but it's certainly uplifting - especially after performing it on The X Factor final as a tribute to his late mother. The film is being written and directed by award-winning director Chris Green, who has been in the business for more than 18 years since coming runner-up in the prestigious Northern Soul new writers competition.Whether they enjoy intense workouts, long afternoon walks or even just enjoying the comfort of their own home, it really doesn’t matter. 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. But the story is not just about the horrors" he added "There's a real positive and hope filled side to it as we see how hard he has worked to keep his addict subdued and how he uses his addiction as a positive force." SHINNy aims to reach individuals across the city region and beyond to help educate, engage and support people around mental health. The 29-year-old from Pendleton hardly broke sweat as he saw off tough Welshman Mark Phillips 40-35 on points and said he felt like he had not even had a fight.

The former professional boxer has turned his hand to songwriting and singing, as well as hosting the twice daily Shinny Show Live on social media, where he speaks openly about his own life and struggles, including addiction and anxiety. Later on, Lucia Nield features in an exchange with a nine year Shinny played by Jensen Clarke as he drinks from a puddle! It sets the tone perfectly for what promises to be an honest and gritty drama.You can catch all Shinny’s highs and lows – if you haven’t already – on his popular Facebook platform, Shinny Show Live. With over 100,000 members in the group alone, people tune in to his online videos to keep updated with this Salford lad who says it as it is. In 2016, the race for Christmas Number 1 remains as unpredictable as it’s ever been. Here’s why: The X Factor’s grip on the race has loosened IT'S a case of one down and many more to go for James 'Shinny' Davenport after his victorious return to the ring.