"My drug addiction cost me 1000s, but now I own a home”

This week’s anonymous interviewee shares how she went from spending £1,000s to fund her drug addiction, to owning her own home. She tells the Money Medics how her addiction started, what it really cost and the process she went through to recover and get on top of her finances. If you’re affected by the issues covered in this episode, there are lots of places to seek support online. Here are the ones the Money Medics mention at the end of the podcast: Adfam: a national charity tackling the effects of alcohol, drug use or gambling on family members and friends Drugwise: providing evidence-based information on drugs, alcohol and tobacco NHS Live Well: advice, tips and tools to help you make the best choices about your health and wellbeing. Mind.org: a mental health charity Cocaine Anonymous UK: reach out to their helpline on [email protected] or call 0800 612 0225 to get support to quit an addiction Turning Point: health and social care services in over 300 locations across England. You can find more information about the podcast by visiting our Instagram pages @zopamoney and @moneymedics as well as at www.zopa.com/podcast. Your Real Money Stories podcast is brought to you in association with Zopa.