Matthew Perry Back in Rehab

By Acheron February 27, 2001 8:33 AM

(Fox News) Matthew Perry, one of the stars of the hit sitcom Friends, is back in rehab after filming his upcoming movie Servicing Sarah with Elizabeth Hurley. "Matthew has every intention of completing his treatment so that he can continue his dream of entertaining people and making them laugh," publicist Lisa Kasteler said, without going into specifics about Perry's problem. Perry has had a history of drug abuse problems with prescription drugs, including the widely prescribed Vicodin, which he grew a taste for after a Jet Ski accident and playing on the Canadian national tennis circuit years back. He has been checking in to various medical centers for treatments. Most recently, in April of last year he checked into Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles for what he described as severe stomach cramps. There were fears at the time that the Vicodin had destroyed his liver and that he might need a transplant. But Perry later said he suffered from acute pancreatitis, a rare inflammation that can be caused by alcohol abuse and prescription drugs. In recent months, Perry had worked hard to dispel his image as the party-hearty Good Time Charlie he admits he once was. "I used to have a social life," he joked before going back into rehab. "Now, I sit in a chair playing [PlayStation2]. My pals have wondered what happened to me." I for one like Matthew Perry as an actor, and he seems to be one of the better all around guys out there. I hope he gets through this one OK.

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Posted by wonko (ryan@wonko.com) on February 27, 2001 9:15 AM

Sad sad sad. Matthew Perry has always been one of my favorite comedic actors -- his comedic timing is just perfect, and he always gets just the right inflection to turn even crummy jokes into laughable ones.

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Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on February 28, 2001 5:22 PM

pillheads are boring.

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Posted by Jack (jack@dtheatre.com) on February 28, 2001 8:04 PM

Especially Vicodin, that stuff knocks you out.

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Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on February 28, 2001 8:56 PM

I too like Matthew Perry and hope he gets better.  I don't think he has an image of a party hearty kind of person.  He became addicted to a prescription drug, not an illegal narcotic.  It could happen to anybody.  Best wishes for a speedy rehab Matthew!

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Posted by 4321earth (nihilist1) on March 3, 2001 3:17 PM

Too bad. All that money and nothing better to do with it but sit around, doped up and thinking about all the dumb-asses who are impressed with him. If he indeed needs a new liver than I say 'better  off feeding it to the dog!'

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Posted by 1nceaddctd (1nceaddctd@excite.com) on March 3, 2001 7:21 PM

Just for your information, those who have had the misfortune to become addicted to ANY kind of drug usually do so because of a dire need to escape emotional and/or mental pain that has become so overwhelming that the only way to deal with "life" is to use drugs or alcohol.  For those of you fortunate enough to escape this horrible malady, I guarantee you suffer from some kind of addiction, whether it is relationships, sex, money, work, etc.  And if you have no addictions whatsoever, my hat is off to you.  However, I am thankful for at least one thing and that is that those of us who have gone through addiction and may still be going through it, can show compassion and empathy, unlike comments such as this one portray.  To be void of compassion would have to be close as close to cold and dead as you can get I would imagine. My prayers are with all addicts in every walk of life! God Bless you!

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Posted by 4321earth (nihilist1) on March 4, 2001 4:20 AM

You don't get it. I have no problem with people who are trying to recover from addictions, emotional problems,or any of the multitude of manifestions of the stress of daily life. But don't expect me to feel sorry for some rich little snot because "you just can't imagine the pressures of being a star!" You people  sit  around and say 'poor Matthew Perry' because he can flush his life away in a fashionable way and  when it all gets too much he can go check into Cedars-Sinai. You same 'poor Perry' people wouldn't think twice about some everyday schmuck who  has been through more than just being a "good time Charlie" and all they can afford to do is end up some homeless untouchable out on the street.
And if this guy needs another liver he'll get it because he has the money, and he'll probably turn around and destroy that one too. But some struggling father of four who has worked hard and tried to live by some code of decency; someone whose life is worth more than this spoiled little "good-time Charlie", will die because he can't afford to run out and buy a  new liver.
If he didn't have the money and fame he would just be another 'loser' sitting in jail. That's where they send your common abusers. Didn't you know that. Ask George W., he'll  tell you!

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Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on March 4, 2001 1:40 PM

"All that money..."  had nothing to do with it.  These were perscription drugs, not cocaine or heroin.  And he obviously isn't just sitting around.  He's battling it.  It takes time, and support.  More power to Matthew for fighting it, instead of sitting around, thinking of the dumb-asses who don't know what they're talking about.

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Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on March 4, 2001 1:43 PM

In order to get an Organ transplant you go on a list.  It doesn't have to do with how much money you have.

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Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on March 4, 2001 4:17 PM

that is utter bullcookies! let us not forget David Crosby, Mickey Mantle and the list goes on, better rethink that last statement.

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Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on March 5, 2001 6:39 AM

you are a loser. rehab is for quitters.

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Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on March 5, 2001 6:41 AM

you are so naive it borders on stupid. I bet you voted for G.W., he cares about poor people and the middle class.

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Posted by 1nceaddctd (1nceaddctd@excite.com) on March 5, 2001 8:00 PM

I BEG TO DIFFER WITH YOU SIR ON THE POINT OF WHAT MATTHEW PERRY HAS TO "WORRY" ABOUT AND THE PRESSURE HE IS UNDER. IT ISNT QUITE THAT SIMPLE YOU SEE. HE WOULD HAVE BEEN A POOR SCHMUCK, HOMELESS,ETC. HE JUST HAPPENED TO HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO BECOME A STAR. AND WHO IS TO SAY HE WONT END UP HOMELESS, DEAD IN AN ALLEY SOMEWHERE OR HOTEL ROOM OR IN A MENTAL FACILITY (IF HE LASTS THAT LONG)?  I GUARANTEE YOU ONE THING FOR CERTAIN, HE DEFINITELY WILL END UP IN ONE OF THOSE SCENARIOS IF HE DOESNT SEEK WHATEVER HELP HE NEEDS TO OVERCOME HIS ADDICTION.  I STILL FAIL TO SEE WHY YOU HAVE SUCH A LACK OF COMPASSION FOR HIM JUST BECAUSE HE HAS MONEY OR FAME. IT DOESNT NEGATE THE FACT THAT HE IS HUMAN, HE HAS SUFFERED FROM SOMETHING THAT HAS CAUSED AN INABILITY TO FACE REALITY AND IT DOESNT COMPLETELY HAVE TO DO WITH HIS WEALTH OR FAME.  IT MAY BE HIS DOWNFALL WHEN IT IS ALL SAID AND DONE. BUT WHAT ABOUT THE LESS FORTUNATE I SEE ON THE STREETS OF MY CITY WHO STILL HAVENT FACED REALITY AND SOUGHT HELP? IT ISNT BECAUSE THERE ISNT HELP AVAILABLE, IT IS DUE TO THEIR INABILITY TO ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE PART THEY PLAY IN THEIR RECOVERY OR RELAPSE! SO PLEASE SPARE ME THE "POOR" PERSONS EXCUSE! I AM POOR MATERIALLY AND I WAS BLESSED BY A GOD WHO LOOKED BEYOND MY FAULTS AND SAW MY NEED!  WE SHOULD DO THE SAME FOR OUR BROTHERS AND SISTERS ALL OVER THE WORLD! RICH OR POOR! GOD'S COMPASSION ISNT PREJUDICED OR BIASED AND NEITHER SHOULD OURS BE.

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Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on April 12, 2001 1:03 PM

Everyone has problems in thier lives matthews was just more dermatic than most.he tried his hardest to get out of re-hab but it is hard to completely get over it. matthew is a great actor and should keep doing what he does best and that is act.

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Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on April 16, 2001 1:32 PM

Amen.lay off of matthew perry.I am sure some of u out there r pieces of sh*t and if u were addicted to drugs would u want everyone talkin about u?

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Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on April 16, 2001 1:36 PM

u r srewed so screwed up it is disgusting.I mean it is not like he is hurting anyone but himself and plus his personal problems should be kept personal.
and i love him as an actor and he is so very funny.

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Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on April 16, 2001 1:39 PM

sad but it does have to do with money.u rarely see afamous person die because he needs a transplant

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Posted by lily (mattylp) on April 20, 2001 12:56 PM

no comment.

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Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on May 6, 2001 4:37 AM

Matthew Perry has gone in to rehab as he has been addicted to a drug he was given when he hurt his back.  Does anyone know what rehab centre he is in??

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Posted by M.L.P4eva (friendschick@hotmail.com) on August 6, 2004 6:08 AM

yes im a couple of yeras late for this argument but i love matthew he is a great actor and its not his falut he cant get all u dick heads respect being a drug addict isnt ur falut so shut up