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Fortune
Erin Prater

What is ketamine? Potential dangers of the drug responsible 'Friends' star Matthew Perry's death

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Almost a year after the death of beloved Friends star Matthew Perry—and nine months after an autopsy concluded he had died from the acute effects of the anesthetic ketamine—several arrests have reportedly been made by Los Angeles authorities as part of their investigation into the source of the drug.

Perry's personal assistant, two doctors, and two acquaintances were indicted and charged on Thursday with roles that included providing or administering the drug.

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