Opinion: Here’s why the results of Matthew Perry’s toxicology reports don’t matter
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Opinion: Here’s why the results of Matthew Perry’s toxicology reports don’t matter

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We’re still waiting for the official cause of death for Matthew Perry, who was famous for starring in “Friends” and struggling mightily with substance abuse. Even in the addiction recovery world, I’ve heard people suggest Perry’s legacy depends on whether the pending toxicology reports show he suffered a relapse. Yes, of course there’s value in having 12 years compared with seven days: The cravings have weakened, you’re not sweating through the sheets at night, and, sure, you probably don’t have a parole officer anymore. I know lots of sober jerks, and I know plenty of people who are bettering the world even though they just can’t beat this beast of addiction.

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Matthew Perry Foundation launches: ‘Addiction is far too powerful for anyone to defeat alone’
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Matthew Perry Foundation launches: ‘Addiction is far too powerful for anyone to defeat alone’

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Matthew Perry said in a 2022 interview that he hoped to be remembered for “helping others” and not just for his hit show, “Friends.” The Matthew Perry Foundation launched Friday, less than a week after the actor’s death, and will raise money to assist people with addiction. “The Matthew Perry Foundation is the realization of Matthew’s enduring commitment to helping …

Matthew Perry starred in a hit show. But for those fighting addiction, his greatest legacy is his memoir
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Matthew Perry starred in a hit show. But for those fighting addiction, his greatest legacy is his memoir

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Matthew Perry may be widely remembered for his role as the sweetly acerbic Chandler Bing on “Friends,” but for the millions of Americans who have struggled with addiction and sought recovery, the actor’s 2022 memoir might be his most impactful work. Perry’s memoir, “Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing,” published to great acclaim last fall, recounted his decades-long struggles …

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