Death of Matthew Perry, Chandler from Friends, may be linked to his battle with addiction, report suggests

‘Friends’ Chandler’s Matthew Perry’s death may be linked to his battle with addiction, report suggests

The ‘Friends’ actor’s death may have been ruled an accident due to a tragic set of circumstances.

Matthew Perryfamous for interpretation Chandler V Friendswas presumed dead by drowning at the end October 2023. However, at that time it was not possible to accurately confirm the reasons that led to the actor’s death. This Friday (15), a new medical report confirmed the link to opioid abuse. ketamineused in small quantities to treat pain.

According to a toxicology test (via Variety), Perry’s death was an accident. The actor underwent treatment, including ketamine infusions, to control depression and anxiety. In controlled doses, this compound is completely safe, but in the exaggerated amounts found in Perry’s blood, it can cause overstimulation of the cardiovascular system and respiratory depression, which means overworking the heart and lungs.

Besides the ketamine overdose, other factors contributed to the actor’s death, such as drowning, which is still not fully explained; coronary heart disease, known for constricting blood circulation to the heart; and the effects of bupremorphine, a compound used to ease the effects of abstinence from addictive substances.

Matthew’s friends and family, such as actress Jennifer Aniston and Rachel from Friends, confirm the actor’s commitment to the fight against drug addiction. The star has not used psychoactive substances for many years and does not hide her successful fight against addiction. Part of his treatment appears to have included bupremorphine.

However, the drug is not indicated for patients with severely impaired respiratory function, which could be an aggravating factor after the respiratory depression that the actor suffered due to excess ketamine.

Matthew Perry’s body was found lifeless in a hot tub on October 28. Authorities found no signs of drug use or sabotage at the scene. Based on toxicology results, the actor likely suffered cardiopulmonary arrest due to an error in medication dosage, which led to drowning in the bathtub.