Addiction specialist discusses the dangers of ketamine abuse, reflects on Matthew Perry's overdose

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Like other psychiatric drugs, ketamine can help people who are struggling with their mental health - but when misused, medications like ketamine can be dangerous, even deadly.

The death of actor Matthew Perry was a grim reminder of that. The 54-year-old actor was found dead in his Jacuzzi following a ketamine overdose. The Medical Board of California is still investigating the doctors charged in connection with Perry's death. At one point a psychiatrist prescribed ketamine to the actor but he eventually began buying it from illegal sources.

In an interview with ABC7's Marc Cota-Robles, and addiction specialist discussed ketamine's uses, its risks and how it can become addictive. https://abc7.com/15243525

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