Why Was Matthew Perry Taking Ketamine?

Back in October the world was saddened to learn that Friends star Matthew Perry had died. And earlier this week, a toxicology report was made public showing that the actor had Ketamine in his system when he died in his hot tub in LA.  In this episode of The Quicky, we ask an expert what is ketamine, and why would a known drug addict be treated with a potentially addictive drug? Subscribe to Mamamia GET IN TOUCH Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at [email protected] CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] CREDITS  Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to:  Dr Julaine Allan - Associate Professor of Mental Health and Addictions at the Rural Health Research Institute of Charles Sturt University and Senior Visiting Fellow at the National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre, at the University of New South Wales. Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Kally Borg Audio Producer: Jacob RoundBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.