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Matthew perry ketamine overdose: Matthew Perry, whom the world knows as “Chandler Bing”- had been fighting mental health and drug addiction for many years. In his Autopsy report, ketamine overdose was described as a major reason. According to the report, its volume in their body was much higher than the limit which is given in the medical treatment. Ketamine is a very strong drug that is commonly used for anesthesia (fainting). This medicine temporarily numb the body so that the person does not feel pain.
Ketamine is used especially during operation or surgery. Apart from this, in recent years it has also been used to treat mental illnesses such as depression and PTSD (Post Tromatic Stress Disorder), but uncontrolled use of this medicine can also prove to be fatal. Ketamine is an effective but sensitive drug, which should be used only under the supervision of the expert. It can be fatal to use it in the affair of fitness or relaxation trends that are going viral on social media.
When is ketamine used?
Senior Physician Dr. Ajay Kumar in Delhi MCD says that Ketamine is used in the medical field for two major reasons. First, to make the patient unconscious before the operation, especially in cases when the use of other anesthetics is not possible. Second, in the treatment of mental illnesses- such as severe depression, when other medicines do not work. In the US and many European countries, doctors are now using ketamine therapy for patients with serious mental health problems, but this therapy is also only under the supervision of the expert.
Who should not take this medicine?
Ketamine is not safe for everyone. People with chronic diseases like heart disease, high blood pressure, liver problems or epilepsy should avoid taking this medicine. Also, people who are struggling with any kind of drug addiction or whose mental health is unstable- they should also be given ketamine under strict supervision of the doctor. It can be dangerous to take it by yourself.
Disadvantages and risk of ketamine
- This medicine can add addiction when used for a long time.
- This can cause problems in confusion, hallucinations (virtual things), confusion and colloquial problems.
- Breathing can stop, blood pressure may fall and death can also occur.
- Its addiction is increasing among the youth, which is very worrying.