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A doctor involved in supplying ketamine to actor Matthew Perry before his death was sentenced to eight months of home confinement and three years of supervised release, acknowledging his role in the drug scheme that contributed to Perry's overdose, which was primarily caused by ketamine used off-label for depression.
The second doctor convicted in connection with Matthew Perry's ketamine overdose death is set for sentencing, with Mark Chavez facing up to 10 years for conspiracy to distribute ketamine, which he sold fraudulently obtained vials to another doctor who administered the drug to Perry. Several other individuals involved in the illegal ketamine distribution linked to Perry's death have also pleaded guilty and received sentences, highlighting a broader criminal network.
Dr. Salvador Plasencia was sentenced to 30 months in prison for illegally supplying ketamine to actor Matthew Perry, whose death was linked to the drug's effects. The case highlights the dangers of illegal drug distribution by medical professionals and Perry's ongoing struggles with addiction.
A California doctor, Salvador Plasencia, has been sentenced to 30 months in prison for supplying ketamine to actor Matthew Perry, whose overdose death in 2023 was linked to illegal drug distribution. The case highlights issues of drug abuse and illegal medical practices in Hollywood, with Perry's family and legal authorities emphasizing the doctor's role in his tragic death.
A doctor, Salvador Plasencia, who sold ketamine to Matthew Perry before his overdose death, is set to be sentenced to three years in prison after pleading guilty to illegal drug distribution, highlighting issues of addiction and exploitation.
A doctor who sold ketamine to Matthew Perry before his overdose death is set to be sentenced in Los Angeles, with prosecutors seeking a three-year prison term after his guilty plea to illegal distribution, highlighting issues of drug exploitation and addiction.
Andy Cohen shares stories about his friendships with John Mayer and Anderson Cooper, including a night of 'getting physical' with Mayer, their first meeting on a failed blind date, and a brief nasal ketamine experience with Amy Sedaris.
Andy Cohen shares humorous and candid stories about his friendships with celebrities including John Mayer, Anderson Cooper, and Amy Sedaris, revealing details about their night outs, his first meeting with Cooper, and a brief experience with nasal ketamine.
A large, rigorous clinical trial found that repeated ketamine infusions do not provide additional benefits over standard inpatient care for major depression, with no significant differences in depression scores, cognition, or quality of life compared to placebo, highlighting the need for cautious clinical use and reevaluation of ketamine's efficacy.
The article discusses the potential use of ketamine-assisted psychotherapy as a treatment for depression and PTSD among first responders, highlighting its rapid effects, regulatory challenges, and the stigma associated with its use, with personal stories illustrating its impact.
Keta Medical Center has opened a second ketamine treatment facility on the Upper West Side to provide innovative mental health options for patients, offering supervised sessions for depression and anxiety with insurance acceptance.
Jasveen Sangha, known as the 'Ketamine Queen,' pleaded guilty to supplying drugs linked to Matthew Perry's fatal overdose, facing up to 65 years in prison, as part of a broader investigation into the actor's death.
Jim Irsay, owner of the Indianapolis Colts, publicly advocated for mental health awareness and transparency about addiction, but in his final years, he secretly relapsed and obtained ketamine from a private doctor before his death.
Jasveen Sangha, known as the 'Ketamine Queen,' has agreed to plead guilty to charges of distributing ketamine that contributed to actor Matthew Perry's death, facing up to 60 years in prison. She was part of a network supplying ketamine to Perry and others, with her Los Angeles home described as a 'drug-selling emporium.' The case involves multiple individuals, including doctors and Perry's assistant, all of whom are also pleading guilty.
A woman known as the 'Ketamine Queen' has agreed to plead guilty to federal charges related to her role in Matthew Perry's accidental ketamine overdose death, facing up to 65 years in prison, as part of a broader investigation involving multiple individuals.