Matthew Perry’s death is tied to a problem that is more common than you know

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It’s been nearly a year since the sad news of actor Matthew Perry’s passing. The “Friends” star had shared his struggles with drugs and alcohol, as well as his various stints in rehab, in his 2022 memoir, “Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing.” 

Though initial reports shared that Perry had died at home in his hot tub, many speculated and hoped there wasn’t more involved with his accidental drowning. When it was later revealed through an autopsy report that there was a high concentration of ketamine in his blood, friends and fans were devastated by the news. 

However, the tragedy quickly turned into a criminal matter earlier this summer when two doctors were charged in connection with Perry’s death. And, in late August, San Diego-based doctor, Mark Chavez, signed a plea deal

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