Ketamine dangers in spotlight after arrests made in actor Matthew Perry’s death
foxnews.comRecent arrests made in actor Matthew Perry’s death have cast new light on the dangers of ketamine abuse. Perry’s Oct. 28th death — which initially appeared to be a drowning in a hot tub at his California home — was later attributed to the "acute effects of ketamine," as ruled by the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner.
Several people are now charged in connection with the 54-year-old actor’s overdose death — including Perry's assistant, Kenneth Iwamasa, who allegedly administered excessive amounts of ketamine — as well as multiple physicians and dealers, who are said to have provided the drug.
On the day of Perry’s death, the "Friends" star received three ketamine injections, according to information in the assistant’s plea agreement.
Here's a deeper dive into ketamine and the issues around it. Intended for use as an anesthetic to be handled by medical doctors and veterinarians, ketamine is also used illegally as a recreational drug.
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