Matthew Perry's Tragic Death Sheds Light on Ketamine Treatment Controversy

The death of actor Matthew Perry due to a ketamine overdose has caused concern among patients receiving ketamine therapy in Los Angeles. However, Perry's overdose was far beyond the therapeutic use of ketamine and involved mixing the drug with an opioid while being alone in a hot tub. The coroner's report indicates that the amount of ketamine in Perry's system was significantly higher than what is typically used in medical settings. Ketamine therapy has shown promise in treating depression and addiction when administered properly, and practitioners hope that more nuanced coverage of Perry's death will inform the public about the safe use of ketamine.