After Matthew Perry’s Death Was Reported To Have Been Caused By Ketamine, A Doctor Weighs In On How Much Was Found In His System

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The passing of Matthew Perry at 54 in October still seems to be weighing on people’s hearts and minds. After the beloved Friends cast member’s death, many fans, celebrities, and close friends paid their respects to Perry. Meanwhile, the specifics of his death continue to be a massive topic of speculation. Recent reports following the release of his autopsy provided more information, confirming the official cause of the actor’s death. One notable factor in his passing is the antidepressant ketamine. Now, a prominent doctor is offering insights into the amount of the substance that was found in the late star’s system.

Per reports, 3,540 ng/ml of ketamine were found in the actor’s peripheral blood source, while his central blood source apparently had 3,271 ng/ml. Dr. Philip Wolfson, one of the world’s foremost experts on ketamine and author of The Ketamine Papers: Science, Therapy, and Transformation, shed light on the situation while speaking with the New York Post. Dr. Wolfson remarked:

He really did himself in. He must have taken a large amount. You don’t do this and go swimming or go into a pool of any sort.

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