Matthew Perry's Death From Ketamine Explained (Is It Safe For You?)

In this video, Dr. Anthony Kaveh, a Stanford and Harvard-trained anesthesiologist, delves into the complexities of ketamine treatment, reflecting on the tragic death of Matthew Perry. He explains the potential and risks of using ketamine for treating mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, and PTSD. Dr. Kaveh discusses the mechanisms of ketamine, its applications in medical settings, and the crucial considerations for its safe use. This video is essential for anyone considering ketamine treatment or wanting to understand its effects better.

Timestamps:
0:00 - Introduction and Background on Matthew Perry
0:58 - What led to Matthew Perry's death
1:30 - The role of ketamine in treatment-resistant depression
2:07 - Dr. Anthony Cave's experience with ketamine treatments
3:02 - Detailed explanation of how ketamine works
4:01 - Risks and safety protocols for ketamine treatment
5:00 - Case study: Matthew Perry's treatment details
6:01 - Importance of proper administration and monitoring
7:00 - Long-term effects and responsible use of ketamine
8:03 - Q&A session on ketamine and mental health treatments

This video/speech/channel DOES NOT CONSTITUTE MEDICAL ADVICE. Patients with medical concerns should contact their physician. If your concern is an emergency, immediately call 911. This information is not a recommendation for ANY THERAPY. Some substances referenced in this content may be illegal, and this content is not a recommendation for, or endorsement of, their use in any way.

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[michellez]

A couple of weeks ago, my almost 17 year old dog had to be put to sleep. The following day I went into a major surgery. Because of your channel I knew to let my anaesthesiologist know that I was grieving terribly as I live alone and was scared to go home to an empty house after my surgery. He and his nurse were so compassionate and spoke with me about going to sleep and thinking of the joyful times with my boy.. thank you.

[JohnGeorge-pwxo]

Ketamine, lsd and psilocybin are amazing. I was severely traumatized years ago as a teenage, got diagnosed with ADHD. Spent my whole life fighting ADHD. I suffered severe depression and mental disorder. Not until my mom recommended me to psilocybin mushrooms treatment. Psilocybin treatment saved my life honestly. 8 years totally clean. Never thought I would be saying this about mushrooms.

[lori-annefay]

I find it strange that no one has mentioned that he supposedly played several rounds of pickle ball that morning, probably sweat..., dehydration, hot tubs and bad hearts are a bad combo. If he was sore and hurting maybe that explains taking the med orally. An electrolyte crash can kill you. Anyone who has a history of drugs and alcohol, needs to know the state of their major organs and what they can and cannot handle. Staying on top of your electrolytes is essential. I feel bad that Matthew Perry is gone, he was a bright shining light, but I hope he is having a beautiful afterlife. He will be forever missed.

[Lilyw]

I have used Ketamine nasal spray for over 10 years for chronic breakthrough pain & it has been incredibly helpful in allowing me to shift from being housebound (due to congenital condition affecting my mobility) to being active & exercising with my dogs every day. It has meant the difference between a horribly depressing existence to a fulfilled & enjoyable life.

[lynnenord]

I worked in PACU for over 20 years. I worked with many wonderful Anesthesiologists. I feel you're under appreciated and don't always get the recognition you deserve. Thank you and God Bless!

[brandy]

I was offered a 10 treatment session of ketamine. The 1st issue is cost as it’s not usually covered by insurance. Mine didn’t so it was $700 per treatment. I did one treatment. It was fine during but at the end my blood pressure went to 200 and I felt awful for hours. I didn’t go back. Mainly again because of cost. I will say though, that one session, may not have cured my depression completely, but it has made it livable and took away my suicidal thoughts so take that for what it’s worth.

[susannearmenta]

I got ketamine and surgery, and for almost 3 weeks afterwards I was smiling all the time I was happier than I ever have been in my whole life. During anesthesia, I dreamed I was talking to God in a beautiful garden, and God was answering all my questions about suffering and death, and all of that, I wish I remembered the answers he gave, but it was enough to make me ecstatically happy for weeks lol. (CPTSD)

[ForeverChanged]

Thank you for addressing Matthew Perry's cause of death. Ppl were pretty quick to be mean spirited toward Matthew Perry. Thank you so much for all you do for us to better advocate for our own healing.❤

[AnjaAlbrecht-xszz]

I remember several years ago heroin addiction destroyed my life, I suffered from severe depression and a mental disorder until I was recommended to psilocybin mushroom treatment. Psilocybin treatment saved my life honestly I'm 8 years clean now. Never thought I would be saying this about mushrooms.

[jenniferkelly]

My baby, Bailey (sleek black, medium coat cat) passed away 2 months ago. She was an orphan when she was 2 days old. I literally became her mom. I bottle fed her every 2 hours. I set an alarm to feed her through the night. I took her to work with me for 3 months. Thank God I worked in an office. I put "open, slowly: Kitten at play" on the door. she slept on my lap most of the time at work. when I weaned her off of the bottle she started sucking on my pinky finger. she never stopped it right to the day she passed. she never left my bedroom except to go potty for 15 years. she always slept under my arm and down my torso or on my chest. I begged God too give her back for weeks. I still cry evey day, multiple times. I put her coller, name tag and rabies tag on my key chain. She didn't want to be loved on by anyone except me. God I miss her so much. when my husband buried her, I laid on her grave until it got dark and my husband made me come in. I have some extreme depression, anxiety and PTSD. I don't think I will ever be normal again. 😢❤😢

[joannmannarino]

I’m glad you addressed the whole people who need pain meds are reduced to feeling like drug addicts. I have a very good friend who has had 7 brain surgeries in a 3-year period and has severe chronic pain. Where she goes to get her prescription filled. They treat her like she’s a junkie. She won’t even go there any more. She has her husband pick up her medication. It’s just wrong.

[Glammums]

I have had 13 surgeries in the last 10 yrs due to a continuous failing of an ankle fusion. After every surgery I go onto ketamine for a week (subcutaneous line) I was lying in my hospital bed one night & all of a sudden all the work my psychologist & I had been doing made sense. I knew my parents were narcissistic & I had had some really bad things happen which I always assumed was my abusive X husband. It hit so incredibly powerfully. All of a sudden things made sense in terms of times & details people & cops had reported. It was my mother & eldest brother working together, for years to try & bring me down. Ketamine is a great drug if used right but you need the support as well as the treatment & importantly a Dr who knows what they are doing. Today my foot is still screwed, in & out of OR my brother passed away from a brain tumor & my mother continues to alienate me & play her narcissistic games. The only difference is I know her work although good, is boring & predicable. My journey to heal continues. Stay safe people. Xx

[JuliaJames-zxxy]

I've learned a lot from this session. Thank you so much.
Matthew Perry's former girlfriend said that when he was "using", he would refer to himself at "Mattman". He referred to himself as this in a post on Twitter shortly before his accident.
She also said that he was very careful as to not leave anything around when "using".
It is truly sad. It almost seems like he was replacing his opioids with his possible use of ketamine while not in the presence of a qualified medical professional.
If he drown, the coroner should of reported water in his lungs. 🤷
He's finally free of his addiction now, so sadly. 😢🙏

[susansimpson]

Respect to Matthew Perry for always being real. You can tell he was really trying with what was in his system. I was waiting to hear from you because I've heard you speak on Ketamine infusions 💯 I really hate we lost such a good man. He had a heart of gold. I was given Ketamin during major surgery to relocate my hip before a knee and hip surgery after a horrible wreck. As a addict in recovery, I will admit I can see what he would of been fond of ☺️ Addiction is a beast man! It's tough because I am a Cancer patient and have been judged by where I put myself in rehab back in 2008 and they pulled my pain meds due to that in 2015 despite the Cancer. Even after the wreck with a broken spine, knee and hip was denied opiates and they wander why there is a street opioid problem! There needs to be a balance in the prescribing so people in real pain don't suffer. Peace to all.

[DominikPavel-fkwb]

Ketamine, lsd, dmt and psilocybin containing mushroom are amazing. I was severely traumatized years ago as a teenage, got diagnosed with ADHD. Also suffered severe depression and mental disorder. Not until my mom recommended me to psilocybin mushrooms treatment. Psilocybin treatment saved my life honestly. 6 years totally clean. Much respect to mother nature the great magic shrooms.

[smileme]

Wow, you are the best. Most underrated doc yet. Wish you were my doc - I will visit your clinic Clarus Health in san fran.

[mendocinogirl]

I’m very grateful for your information! I’ve read information from a few people with fibromyalgia who swear by Ketamine, but as a retired RN, I’m instinctively very suspicious. I haven’t always had good experiences with medications for fibromyalgia, and I don’t think I would ever seek Ketamine for my chronic pain. I’m not on opioids, but chronic pain is a burdensome thing.

[davidb]

Thank you for taking the time to educate us. I suffer from life long depression from childhood trauma. I have tried several antidepressants and also therapy, but none of it seems to help. I drink alcohol to self medicate. I have checked into Ketamine treatment, but it is very expensive here. I feel trapped. Alcohol only helps by giving me a partial time out.

[sheryldalton]

I started listening to his memoir, narrated by him this morning. His alcohol & opiate intake was tremendous. He was up to 55 hydrocodone DAILY. He told of taking ketamine treatments in rehab but said it wasn't for him.... The book starts out with him telling about not having a bm for 10 days causing his colon to burst which almost killed him. Tragic story.

[copperbittner]

I started IV ketamine therapy for lifelong depression in December 2019. I have repeated the therapy every one to two months since. For me, it's relieved this lifelong albatross from my neck and allowed me to start enjoying life again instead of listening to my mind lie to me. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that this death and others will not impact the availability of receiving this life-saving drug for me and others that desperately need it. Thanks for the positive video, Doctor.