Elon Musk, a billionaire, admitted to using the prescription drug ketamine in an interview posted on March 18. He mentioned that it’s beneficial for investors. Ketamine is a medication used to treat pain and depression, and in larger doses, it works as a sedative.
Musk explained that ketamine helps him deal with negative feelings similar to depression. He believes that as long as it helps him perform well in his business ventures like Tesla and SpaceX, investors shouldn’t be concerned.
The interview also covered other topics like politics and content moderation on Musk’s social media platform, X.
Concerns arose about Musk’s drug use affecting government contracts and how Wall Street views him. A recent investigation raised concerns about his reported use of various drugs. This worried some executives and board members, especially regarding SpaceX’s government contracts.
In response, Musk said he agreed to random drug testing at NASA’s request for three years, with no drugs or alcohol found. He mentioned having a doctor’s prescription for ketamine, which he takes in small amounts every other week.
The interview was shared on YouTube and Musk’s social media platform, X, after he cancelled a partnership with “The Don Lemon Show” on X. Musk didn’t respond to further queries about his ketamine use.
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