Matthew Perry's Struggle with Addiction and Ketamine's Role in His Death

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Matthew Perry's former rehab buddy revealed that the actor struggled with "tough love" and was surrounded by enablers during his battle with addiction. Perry's death was caused by an overdose of ketamine and accidental drowning, according to the autopsy report. The use of ketamine has been on the rise, with lax regulations and improper assessments leading to abuse. Perry had been receiving ketamine infusions to treat depression and addiction. The actor had a long history of addiction, attending numerous AA meetings, rehab stints, and spending a significant portion of his fortune on treatment.
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- 5 myths about ketamine, the drug tied to Matthew Perry's death, according to doctors Fox News
- Matthew Perry Died of 'Acute Effects of Ketamine,' Autopsy Says The New York Times
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