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Doctor Admits Supplying Ketamine to Matthew Perry, Faces Jail

7/23/2025

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Dr. Salvador Plasencia admitted to supplying ketamine to Matthew Perry before his tragic overdose in October 2023. Facing up to 10 years in prison and the loss of his medical license, Plasencia's case underscores the urgent need for tighter regulations in the at-home ketamine market to prevent further tragedies.

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Dr. Salvador Plasencia admitted to supplying ketamine to Matthew Perry before his tragic overdose in October 2023. Facing up to 10 years in prison and the loss of his medical license, Plasencia's case underscores the urgent need for tighter regulations in the at-home ketamine market to prevent further tragedies.