Share
The article in Counselor Magazine by Sarah Kelsey and Susan Weinstein, Ketamine: The Good, the Bad, and the Deadly, references the death of Friends star Matthew Perry concerning the growing trend of recreational use of the drug ketamine across the United States. Autopsy reports indicated that Perry died of the acute effects of an accidental ketamine overdose, with drowning, coronary artery disease, and buprenorphine listed as contributing factors. In a stunning development, five individuals, including Perry’s personal assistant and two medical doctors, have recently been charged with his death. It’s been reported that one of the physicians charged by law enforcement received upwards of $50,000 from the actor for vials of ketamine and that his assistant injected him regularly with the substance, including multiple times on the day of his passing.
Sarah Kelsey, Esq. is the cofounder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Legislative Analysis and Public Policy Association (LAPPA).
Susan P. Weinstein, Esq. is the co-founder and president of the Legislative Analysis and Public Policy Association (LAPPA) and has almost 30 years of experience with drug and drug-related topics. She has authored numerous publications and presented at various conferences on the intersection of criminal law and substance use.
Counselor Magazine is the official publication of the California Association of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP). Counselor offers online continuing education, article archives, subscription deals, and article submission guidelines. It has been serving the addiction field for more than thirty years.
For more information on CCAPP’s many programs, certifications, and career paths, please visit ccapp.us.