Matthew Perry, best known for his role as Chandler Bing on the hit TV show Friends, has been making headlines recently, but not for his acting. The actor’s assistant, Steven Hubble, and two doctors have been charged with illegally obtaining and administering ketamine to Perry.
Ketamine is a powerful anesthetic and sedative that is often used in medical settings for pain relief and anesthesia. However, it is also a popular party drug and has gained a reputation for its hallucinogenic effects. It is classified as a Schedule III controlled substance in the United States, meaning it has a moderate to low potential for abuse.
According to court documents, Hubble and the two doctors, Dr. Jason Berkley and Dr. Brian Henningsen, allegedly conspired to obtain ketamine for Perry without a legitimate medical reason. The trio is accused of using forged prescriptions and falsified medical records to obtain the drug, which they then administered to Perry without proper medical supervision.
Perry has been open about his struggles with addiction in the past, and it is unclear what role ketamine may have played in his recovery. However, it is concerning that his assistant and doctors allegedly went to such lengths to obtain and administer the drug to him.
The case raises questions about the ethics of using powerful drugs like ketamine outside of a medical setting, as well as the responsibility of medical professionals to uphold the law and prioritize patient safety. It also highlights the dangers of enabling addiction and the need for stricter regulations around the use of controlled substances.
Perry has not commented publicly on the charges against his assistant and doctors, but it is clear that he is facing a difficult situation. Hopefully, this incident will serve as a wake-up call for those involved and lead to a reevaluation of the way drugs are prescribed and administered in Hollywood and beyond.