Adam Deacon broke into the British consciousness with his star-making turn in Kidulthood. But while his own movie Anuvahood won him a BAFTA, it led to a bleak period in his life that took over the headlines and saw Adam sectioned for his own safety. In this revealing and personal interview with James O’Brien, Adam shares his story, from his troubled childhood, finding shelter in acting, self-medicating with skunk weed, his much-publicised fallout with former friend and collaborator Noel Clarke, and his journey back to health and work.