Matthew Perry, Friends, Ketamine

Introduction

Matthew Perry is an American-Canadian actor, comedian, and writer. He is best known for his role as Chandler Bing on the NBC sitcom Friends. Perry has also appeared in several films, including Fools Rush In (1997), The Whole Nine Yards (2000), and 17 Again (2009).

Early Life and Career

Perry was born on August 19, 1969, in Williamstown, Massachusetts. He is the son of Suzanne Marie Morrison and John Bennett Perry, an actor. Perry's parents divorced when he was young, and he was raised by his mother and stepfather, Keith Morrison. Perry attended The Buckley School in Sherman Oaks, California, and graduated in 1987.

Perry began his acting career in the late 1980s, appearing in small roles in television shows and films. He landed his breakthrough role in 1994, when he was cast as Chandler Bing on Friends. The show was a huge success, and Perry became one of the most popular actors on television.

Addiction and Recovery

In the late 1990s and early 2000s, Perry struggled with addiction to alcohol and prescription drugs. He entered rehab several times, and he was eventually diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Perry has been sober since 2001, and he has spoken out about his struggles with addiction in hopes of helping others.

Return to Acting

After Friends ended in 2004, Perry continued to act in films and television shows. He has starred in the sitcoms Go On (2012-2013) and The Odd Couple (2015-2017), and he has appeared in the films 17 Again (2009), and The End of Steve Jobs (2015).

Personal Life

Perry has been married twice. He was married to Lori Loughlin from 1995 to 1996, and he was married to Molly Hurwitz from 2009 to 2012. Perry is currently dating Kate Hudson.

Perry is a supporter of several charities, including the National Alliance on Mental Illness and the Human Rights Campaign. He is also a member of the board of directors for the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.

Ketamine Treatment

In 2019, Perry revealed that he had undergone ketamine treatment for his depression. Ketamine is a dissociative anesthetic that has been shown to be effective in treating depression, anxiety, and other mental health conditions. Perry said that ketamine treatment has been "life-changing" for him.

Perry's story is an inspiration to others who are struggling with addiction and mental health issues. He shows that it is possible to overcome addiction and live a full and happy life.