Didnt watch friends. Wasnt a follower of him was alive. After his death ive been seeing many interviews & ive noticed how much of his time he devoted to helping others battling addiction. Thats what i find admirable. Not the money or awards. RIP Matthew you seemed like a good man

RIP MATTHEW PERRY , YOU'VE HELPED MILLIONS, GOD BLESS YOU

Love this guy, he put a lot time into helping people. RIP Matty 💔💔

What an excellent public speaker he was. He could have been anything,a politician or stand up comedian. The world lost a good but troubled soul. Rip Matthew Perry❤

What a tragedy. Mathew assisted so many people. He channeled all his charisma, intelligence, energy etc towards improving himself, then improving the lives of others. Awesome guy, he was the heart & sole of Friends...

So authentic and clear and captivating. In a difficult illness he delivers hope and clear message.

He's such a genius man ❤

Only Matthew perry could make this so funny

He (Matty) speaks so beautifully with clarity and it is absolutely devastating losing him! A bright light 💡 went out… 😢

Matthew Perry was doing such important, meaningful work for quite a long time to help people with addiction that few people in the public knew about it seems. He deserves so much praise for that work and concern for others. He realized his fame could make a difference to promote Drug Courts even though it would have been easier to keep his own problems private. He will be missed very much but his great work, his book and the Matthew Perry Foundation will continue to help others so much.

Read his book and it is heartbreaking. He was so authentic. Rip Matty. We loved you.

You can see how events in Matthew's life have led to him helping so many people now. His addiction, though a terrible time, led him to be able to help people through his own experience. Just a reminder that whatever dark times you might be going through, it can turn into something good in the future.

This man was a wonderful speaker, bless his heart may he RIP ❤

Brilliant Actor, great personality. Described the addiction very clearly. I myself found out that I am weak against alcohol at the age of 15 and never drink even 1 shot since and I am 47 now. I am 100% positive that if I have one, only one drink I will never be able to stop. Thank God I achived...

All the pain he suffered he found his purpose in helping others. How I wish he could have stayed❤️‍🩹His speech was powerful yes it's scientifically known addiction of the mind and a disease in the body. My late sister who raised me died in a car accident in 2005. We had suspicions of her drug use. Her death confirmed this. Matty your death hit me hard. You were a light 🕯️ in this world ❤️‍🩹 Also this could be said of depression, which I'm dealing with now. I'm glad I have my daughter. I hope he knew he how much he was loved😔May you be enveloped in God's light and love.

Addiction is a disease. Finally, it is being further explained and hopefully will eventually be accepted and treated with compassion. Not discriminated against. Again, addiction/alcoholism is a disease.

Bless his heart.❤❤❤

Truly a great loss to the world. A really, talented, caring and sincere person

Thank you Matthew Perry. RIP.

Whether Perry was sober or not, he died from his addiction while he was continuing to help others. Oh, the irony and unfairness of life. RIP.

So inspirational to listen to and I hope this does help others who are struggling, I wish you all nothing but health and happiness, god bless you all 🙏

I have been struggling with my excessive alcohol consumption since we first got locked down in 2020. It’s a hard habit to break.. When I feel like their is hopelessness in the world, I bury my sorrows in vodka or gin.

Such a thororughly decent human being who had been thorugh many types of hell even with all his success and fame it could not make him give up alcohol or stop feeling bad about himself. Listening to him talk about the vikodil and how it made him thorow up like that...he speaks with such a lack of vanity and such raw honestly and such humour too.HIs absolute humanity and care for those who suffer addcition is sjut so apparent and you can see that his fame and money does not come close to the satisfaction he feels from helping people. Such a beautiful human being,I wish he was still here and I am so glad he died alone as he said we are not supposed to be alone,we are not supposed to live isolated. Godbless him xxx RIP

i happen to land on this vid just bc I ve been following Perry sad but interesting journey with his addictions.. i have no idea abt addictions but i find this panel is knowledgeable, compassionate and doing a great job in helping solve this growing drug problem in the US by addressing a multi-faceted complexed situation.. they touched on a lot of points on how to get ppl treatment instead of being a victim of the judicial system and thats good.... but no mention on how to address the big pharma industry and its distributors i.e. drs who prescribe pills for any ailment...thats besides the illegal drug distribution system in ghettos...totally destroying poor ppls lives. RIP Matthew Perry you ve done a lot for others.

Beautiful thing I guess from this is that he has affected and helped people in so many ways and he continues to do so. As me being a spiritual person, I do believe he is around & his spirit. Ofc I miss him badly.. he s one of a kind, so authentic, vulnerable, kind, funny (the most funny person I've ever met), strong, empathetic and generous. This is who he is. The disease is never identifies the person. While not seeing him physically being here with us now (still weird to me), he continues to inspire people, help them, teach and support them. I'm sure he sees us grieve and hurt. That is okay.. but I know he wants us to help people as much as possible and try not to take ourselves so seriously because that what he tried to do. I'm sure he makes everybody laugh the hardest up there ❤️

Nice speech, Chandler!

I've only ever gotten drunk twice in my life since becoming an adult. The first time, I was fine and I felt wonderfully blissful after only one screw- driver. However, the second time around, I felt absolutely horrible after drinking probably two half-glasses of vodka. Well, I ended up going to the hospital, and it turned out that my potassium was extremely low. Needless to say, I've never had a drink since.

I never really been a drinker , but I can relate to him when he says he always wants another drink , I used to have the same thoughts when I started drinking but the stronger part of me would say nahhh that's enough , I never had any problems when came to silencing the ' wanting ' part of me , now I don't bother with it at all.

Impressive speach! Helped me to understand more... 18:00 This was heavy. Hope he's fine right now! Like him a lot.

Great work Matt

Absolutely wonderful to listen to his talk and to see he advocated for drug court. Besides her absolute hitting bottom in 2018 drug court was the bright shining golden road for saving her life after 20 years of use. Saved her and renewed her desire to restore her relationship with her children. Thank you all involved in this and RIP Matthew. Hope to see you again one day. 😢

I am a gambler addict, I go through therapy, get better , stay clean for a while and go back, hate addictions!!!

Was anyone else desperate for him to take a drink out of that water bottle???!!

Thank you for posting this ! This is valuable info 🙏

Thank you for sharing this. I found it absolutely fascinating.

Remove fear and helplessness from the world, make a peaceful world where people can be free of anxiety, have decent jobs, respect, dignity and personal lives, the drug and alcohol problem will decrease gradually.

His audiobook is on KZfaq and it's very informative and funny. R.I.P. Matthew 🙏

I’m just so glad you’re at peace ❤

Also fascinating talk on prescription drugs and the problem with over prescription to deal with all of lifes ills including social issues

One in Four Americans are behind bars! Gives a whole new meaning to "The Land Of The Free!"

may he rest in peace 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢

17:09-17:12 that laugh is brilliant. It sounds like a chicken clucking!

Beautiful interesting inspiring work.

A very nice speech and I was glad I found it and sat interrested through it all. Not quite "with him" on the legalization-point. But that's a debate to take for another day :D *liked!

It looses it's power when the disclosure is given is so true. Best if the addicted one is the one to turn on the light to the reality. If it's a secret it's a hindrance and help to you as Matthew Perry states in this video. To get outside of yourself to realize how & what is going on in others lives & reach out to help them, will bring you outside of yourself. I am thankful to have seen this and applaud Matthew & the Policy Exchange for their work in the area of getting drug courts put in place. Criminal Justice Reform is needed for those first time offenders so we don't have to bring place them in general population. The 75% success of their program is wonderful! Refreshing to see the this video with an alternative to the major addiction issue this country has. To hear that 1 out of 100 Americans at one point in time were incarcerated.... As a volunteer for Prison Fellowship in the Prison & Jail systems in the greater Portland, OR area I see the revolving door happening to many inmates. The disaster it brings to the family, workplace, and individual lives. Restoration is what we are working for. God help us humble ourselves & pray, take action, using our time and resources to do what we can to help our fellow man. Good to take time to view this message on drug courts (40 min.)

We all struggle

He is on right track here, it is physiological, brain damaged, needs healing, much learned since aa's 'big book' about will power

It’s interesting listening to this how obsessed he is with himself. But in an insecure way. I wish he knew how talented he was and that he didn’t have to prove worthiness

I so admire Matthew for having the guts to stand up infront of the world actually and admit that he was an alcoholic my word that takes some guts of note. I love you Matthew Perry May You Rest In Peace!!😢😢😢😢😢😢. You inspired me you cheered me up no end. You were an inspiration me. He's got guts and that too I admire too. I love his smile and his sense of humour too. Love you Matthew ❤❤❤❤❤❤

Can't stop listening to him. He has got me glued to the screw hanging on every word. Such a brilliant speaker and performer. The way he kept including the bottle to direct people's attention. But what went wrong Matthew Perry? 😢😳💔 RIP

Those jokes tho lool he is so funny :D

What about sugar? Sugar is a drug

I’m in smart recovery

Such a lovely, talented guy. He did so much good helping others, so sad he’s gone 😢

wondering is that end up well? seems really hard to make it

impressive... great advice ...

Excepcional speech Mathew ❤

I knew him personally. If you don't stop drinking/drugging you end up in jail or dead.

It’s sad he’s gone :-(

My father had ptsd that at the time didn't know he had

I and my daughters grew up on friends and will many many generations also...

Keep fighting, Batman! 🖤🦇

I’m struggling

I was always so jealous while I can't say was I've always been so jealous of all my other siblings being able to have one drink none of them had an addictive personality but I was as bad as Matthew . You look at people like that and go jeez I wish I can do that

You lived the high life

The $6000 he mentioned is paid for by the participant. It is not paid by the court system. $6K is the minimum. It can go as high as $8K to $10 K depending on how long the participant stays in the program.

I’m smart recovery

The drug courts are designed to make MADD happy. Pacify the public and grow the Law Enforcement Industrial Megaplex.

For how long Time had he been sober,?does anybody know?

I meant he has admitted that he had a major problem with alcohol. Very Very Brave indeed. 😢😢

RIP Matthew ❤😞

Does anyone know how to watch friends episodes for free?

He said he questioned why are we here? I thought about this and in regards to the man telling him to get outside of himself…both major focuses are things all people usually ask when we feel we don’t belong. When he belinged to so many “groups” families and friends but he felt he belonged with the addiction. He found his purpose and his belonging and ultimately it is what reads in the Bible. God wants you to think about him and what would Jesus do. And love thy neighbor. He has mentioned he believed in a higher power helping him come thru. And the truth is. God was always with him. God is always with all of us. We make the choices in our lives and it takes us to find the light in us to finally see it Gods way. He belonged to God he was one of his many children. He is with him now. But he always had the light. He just didn’t know he had it. God helps those who help themselves. In another video he defined his alcoholism as a mental disorder, which he said he tried to fix with drinking. I always said the same thing about trans. It’s a mental disorder they are trying to fix with fakeness and in the end it won’t help them but worse off hurt them more if they go thru all the surgery. Cuz u can’t come back from that decision. All these people are like everyone else in so many respects but let that one thing bring fj down. That’s why god says that he wants u to look to him first and no other Gods of idols and that includes yourself. God bless Matthew for being on the advocacy side of addiction to really help others. It just makes you love him that much more. He is now stripped and purified or currently being purified of all these attachments of this life and this world and really to feel that euphoric feeling as he will enter Heaven. It’s a party of amazing people. And I know he’s going there if he’s not there already. We all have to purify just like the lord did. We didn’t get to meet him in this life but we will in the next. God has blessed him with so much and the strength to be courageous to be open enough about everything how he went to hell and back to help others. He really is a saint.

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Is Matthew continuously messing with the water bottle because he's nervous? I've been noticing this throughout his speech.

So sad. Mathew should never have picked up again. He would still be alive😢

I am from Johannesburg South Africa actually.

Soo soo deep you can’t even understand

How is that exemplo

RIP M.P

No pray god is my last resort and he or our Devine will take us out

You end up in the same world

Easy way out

The root of the drug problem is the drug wars, that only increased the amount of drugs available in society. The Afghanistan war was "fought" for the drugs. A lucrative war buissenes, the robbing of drugs from one country,while oil from another invaded and occupied country, minerals from another, with huge profits from weapons sales, atleast on paper. The whole war ,insecure, fear, atmosphere allover the world pushes people to alcohol and drugs to forget the horror of fear. That's at the root of alcohol and drug habit, great way to increase drug sales ,good for the war and drug buissenes, just keep creating insecurity and fear.

A’m Chandler am matew

Ive not seen a series on how Matthew passed, but from watching him here, I wonder if he had bipolar disorder. When his friend made a joke about raising hands again, Matthew seemed offended or shamed, but had no reason to. I could be wrong. Just an observation.

talks-are-good not-interviews-with-hits

But I will not take my life

Being rich don’t matter

Money talks

I’m a poor guy you’re rich

You can do what you want

He defenitlay lost his canadian accent!

There is no way I could stop drinking ? ie , you do not want to stop bad enough , Sobriety must be the most important thing in your life .Has he ever reached rock bottom ? does not sound like it . Do AA 90 meetings in 90 days will get you started .

step-12 big-na-issue for-addicts burden-of-recovery and-helping-other-addicts wrong-answer u-cant-help

umm

AA has a 75% relapse rate. The information Matthew Perry has been given on how to heal is wrong.

Only a few minutes into it and he's already just another program parrot. Furthermore just because the guy is dead doesn't take away his anonymity, its not Fight Club.

This is bollocks. Normal drinkers can’t control themselves either; there are many times when so called normal drinkers can’t control themselves and drink more than they should. And there are times when so called alcoholics do use discipline and control their drinking; even though they believe they can’t. Everyone’s just somewhere along the same path. It’s not a disease