Dr. Steven Reichbach Talks About Ketamine Safety With Recent Arrests in the Matthew Perry Case

With the recent arrests related to Matthew Perry’s tragic passing last October, public attention has once again turned to the former Friends star's use of ketamine. At Reichbach Center, we believe it is necessary to address these developments and uphold our commitment to the safe, responsible, and therapeutic use of ketamine infusions for mental health. The recent news of five individuals, including medical professionals, being charged in this ongoing investigation highlights the critical need to differentiate between the misuse of ketamine and its legitimate therapeutic applications.

In our original response to the initial reports of Mr. Perry’s passing, we released a full statement going over misconceptions and making important distinctions surrounding ketamine and its therapeutic use and the sad loss of Mr. Perry.

President and founder Dr. Steven Reichbach shares his thoughts:

“The recent arrests related to the death of Matthew Perry have brought the spotlight back to ketamine once again. Like most drugs, ketamine can be used, misused, and abused by people wishing to do so. At Reichbach Center, our focus has always been on patient-guest safety. It’s important to know that ketamine, when used in a medically appropriate, supervised setting, remains one of the safest and most effective treatments for depression, PTSD, anxiety, and other mental health conditions.”