Doctor In Matthew Perry Overdose Case Sentenced: What Is Ketamine And How Can An Overdose Affect The Body

Itisha Arya

Updated Dec 4, 2025 | 11:53 AM IST

SummaryCalifornia-based Dr. Salvador Plasencia, who supplied ketamine to Matthew Perry, has been sentenced to 30 months in prison. Perry, 54, died from an acute ketamine overdose, which caused him to lose consciousness and drown. Learn what ketamine is, how it’s used medically, its side effects, the risks of overdose, and why recreational or unregulated use can be dangerous for the body.

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