MATTHEW PERRY DEAD AT 54

[Luna20]

Wow! I wouldn't know how to act in a house like that!

It’s pretty fabulous. From the few photos that were published from Saturday I couldn’t imagine the layout. It seemed smaller and overpriced. After seeing these photos it’s actually *reasonably* priced for the home and the *area*. Shocking but it’s the reality of the market there.

 

[DS2021]

Matthew Perry Autopsy, Initial Tests Negative for Fentanyl and Meth

Matthew Perry's death was not the effect of a fentanyl or meth overdose, at least that's what initial tests indicate ... TMZ has learned.

www.tmz.com

No Fentanyl or Meth in his system, according to inital testing, additional tests screening for other drugs could take 4-6 months, all prescription drugs in home were prescribed to him, and stored in the proper bottles

 

[DS2021]

Im curious what his Blood Alcohol Level was

 

[BeachSky]

Matthew Perry's 'Friends' Costars Attend His Funeral in L.A.

Matthew Perry's funeral in L.A. was low-key, but full of his closest friends ... including his former cast members.

www.tmz.com

 

[margarita25]

Matthew Perry's stepdad Keith Morrison speaks out on his death

Matthew Perry’s stepdad Keith Morrison—who married his mom Suzanne Perry in 1981—spoke out on how fans can honor the actor’s memory this holiday season.

www.nbcchicago.com

“The "Dateline NBC" correspondent then included a link to the Matthew Perry Foundation, which aims to continue the actor's "enduring commitment to helping others struggling with the disease of addiction," per its website.”

 

[DS2021]

Matthew Perry died from acute effects of ketamine, medical examiner says

Matthew Perry died from acute effects of ketamine, medical examiner says

The actor, known for playing Chandler Bing on "Friends," died in October at his Pacific Palisades home.

www.google.com

 

[Dotta]

"Matthew Perry cause of death: ​

Friends star killed by ​

ketamine and drowning, ​

with his death ruled an accident."​

Matthew Perry's cause of death revealed

Matthew Perry, 54, was found dead at his Los Angeles home at 4.17pm on October 28, stunning the world of showbiz and breaking the hearts of fans worldwide.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

[DS2021]

He was doing ketamine therapy for his mental health issues, his last appointment was a week and a half prior to his death. The amount of ketamine in his system idicates he had used it more recently

 

[DS2021]

His levels were within the range of someone who was recieving monitored medical anesthesia

Source for both posts

Matthew Perry Died of ‘Acute Effects of Ketamine,’ Autopsy Says

The medical examiner said drowning, coronary artery disease and the effects of an opioid also contributed to the death of the “Friends” actor, who was found in a hot tub in October.

www.nytimes.com

 

[Dotta]

His levels were within the range of someone who was recieving monitored medical anesthesia

Source for both posts

Matthew Perry Died of ‘Acute Effects of Ketamine,’ Autopsy Says

The medical examiner said drowning, coronary artery disease and the effects of an opioid also contributed to the death of the “Friends” actor, who was found in a hot tub in October.

www.nytimes.com

I understand.

But ketamine is a drug that is used in anesthesiology.
It is a dissociative drug - it causes a feeling of "detachment from one's own body", which may be accompanied by hallucinations and a feeling of euphoria.
(And, mind you, he was in a kind of pool, and drowned).


Doctors use it to induce general anesthesia during medical procedures that do not require muscle relaxation.

But ketamine is also being studied/used as a treatment for depression.

Ketamine - Wikipedia

en.m.wikipedia.org

 

[gliving]

Matthew Perry died from "the acute effects of ketamine," a drug that is used to treat depression and is also used as a recreational drug.

The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's Office just released the toxicology report, concluding Perry had taken ketamine infusion therapy for depression and anxiety a week-and-a-half before his death. The ketamine in his system at the time of his death, however, "could not be from that infusion therapy, since ketamine's half-life is 3 to 4 hours, or less."

Matthew Perry Cause of Death, 'Acute Effects of Ketamine'

The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's Office just released the toxicology report, concluding Perry had taken ketamine infusion therapy for depression and anxiety a week-and-a-half before his death.

www.tmz.com

 

[Tealgrove]

I’m assuming that the implication is that he was abusing ketamine over and above his treatment plan?

How utterly sad.

 

[Mauig’ma]

I’m assuming that the implication is that he was abusing ketamine over and above his treatment plan?

How utterly sad.

Not necessarily imo

 

[IceIce9]

I’m assuming that the implication is that he was abusing ketamine over and above his treatment plan?

How utterly sad.

Yes. According to the above linked article his last ketamine treatment was ten days before he died, and the half-life of ketamine is four hours at most.

 

[10ofRods]

His levels were within the range of someone who was recieving monitored medical anesthesia

Source for both posts

Matthew Perry Died of ‘Acute Effects of Ketamine,’ Autopsy Says

The medical examiner said drowning, coronary artery disease and the effects of an opioid also contributed to the death of the “Friends” actor, who was found in a hot tub in October.

www.nytimes.com

So sad. I think a lot of people don't realize that ketamine is, in fact, an anesthetic. There's been so much buzz about how it helps with depression, etc (like a miracle substance).

I don't know that we have any evidence he was abusing it. It's very much available. If he had received it under medical conditions, he might have thought he could manage the same effect, 10 days later. Sounds like the problem was dosage (most people do not die from one dose of street ketamine).

OTOH, he had other health issues in the past, so...Godspeed to him. So sad that he had this kind of pain inside himself.

 

[Cedars]

So sad. I think a lot of people don't realize that ketamine is, in fact, an anesthetic. There's been so much buzz about how it helps with depression, etc (like a miracle substance).

I don't know that we have any evidence he was abusing it. It's very much available. If he had received it under medical conditions, he might have thought he could manage the same effect, 10 days later. Sounds like the problem was dosage (most people do not die from one dose of street ketamine).

OTOH, he had other health issues in the past, so...Godspeed to him. So sad that he had this kind of pain inside himself.

Pretty sure that medical advice would be not to take it when you are alone, and in a hot tub.

JMO

 

[DS2021]

So sad. I think a lot of people don't realize that ketamine is, in fact, an anesthetic. There's been so much buzz about how it helps with depression, etc (like a miracle substance).

I don't know that we have any evidence he was abusing it. It's very much available. If he had received it under medical conditions, he might have thought he could manage the same effect, 10 days later. Sounds like the problem was dosage (most people do not die from one dose of street ketamine).

OTOH, he had other health issues in the past, so...Godspeed to him. So sad that he had this kind of pain inside himself.

For psych reasons they microdose it. The amount he had in his system was miles beyond that from my understanding

 

[Springrain]

Pretty sure that medical advice would be not to take it when you are alone, and in a hot tub.

JMO

Yeah...IMO it is possible he took it supervised for medical experimentation, or whatever terminology is used, and also privately used it recreationally.

 

[DS2021]

Yeah...IMO it is possible he took it supervised for medical experimentation, or whatever terminology is used, and also privately used it recreationally.

This is my belief too.

When he took it medically it was delivered by IV. The Ketamine they found during autopsy was in his stomach from my understanding.

He may have had a home prescription, but id assume that would've been mentioned, so imo its unlikely.

 

[DS2021]

Im not a doctor or a medical professional, but how ethical is it to administer ketamine treatments to someone with an extensive history of substance addiction issues?