Matthew Perry confesses to stealing prescription drugs from open houses in past

Friends icon Matthew Perry, revealed that while his addiction was at its peak, he used to steal prescription medicines from open houses.

The actor who portrayed the snarky Chandler Bing on the popular NBC comedy went into great detail about his struggles with addiction in his fascinating biography.

Meanwhile, in an interview with ABC's Diane Sawyer on Friday, October 28, Matthew Perry acknowledged that he used to go to open houses on Sundays, went into the bathrooms to see what medications were kept there, and stole them.




Matthew Perry's Drug Addiction

According to Matthew Perry, viewers of Friends can tell whether he has taken drugs or alcohol by looking at his weight and facial hair in any given episode. Friends star asserted this in his book ''Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing.''

Matthew Perry said that any individual could determine how his addiction developed by comparing his weight from season to season. He used to consume alcohol when he was overweight; pills were his go-to when he was in shape, and lots of pills were his vice when he had a goatee.

Keanu Reeves Criticized by Matthew Perry

The actor Keanu Reeves is also harshly criticized in Matthew Perry’s memoir. Before the book's publication, when only excerpts were released with Friends actor questioning why Reeves was alive, unlike the icons who died at an early age such as River Phoenix. Later, Matthew Perry apologized for the insults when the statements were made public.

FAQs

Is Matthew Perry a drug addict?
Matthew Perry's issues with alcohol started when he was 14 years old. He first drank beer and wine, then progressed to vodka and prescription medicines.

Does Matthew Perry have any children?
Matthew Perry is the father of his adopted child, Alfred.