Elon Musk has made no secret of his fondness for ketamine, however a brand new report from The New York Instances reveals that over the previous yr, he’s been “utilizing medicine way more intensely than beforehand recognized” — to the purpose the place Musk has instructed individuals he has skilled bladder points, a symptom related to extreme ketamine use.
Citing “individuals conversant in his exercise,” The New York Instances stories that the tech mogul has been consuming ketamine typically day by day, typically mixing it with different medicine. His utilization allegedly elevated as he took on a extra energetic political function—first as a distinguished supporter of Donald Trump’s 2024 presidential marketing campaign, and later because the de facto head of the Division of Authorities Effectivity (DOGE)—all whereas managing tasks at his numerous corporations, together with Tesla, SpaceX, and X (previously Twitter).
Musk additionally allegedly makes use of Ecstasy, psychedelic mushrooms, and weight reduction medicine, and travels with a day by day medicine field that holds about 20 drugs, together with ones with the markings of the stimulant Adderall, based on a photograph of the field and individuals who have seen it.
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In a 2024 interview with Don Lemon, Musk acknowledged that he makes use of ketamine as a prescribed therapy for unfavourable moods, however denied that he indulged within the drug. “Should you’ve used an excessive amount of ketamine, you possibly can’t actually get work achieved, and I’ve a whole lot of work,” he stated.
The New York Instances article additionally delves into Musk’s ongoing authorized disputes and custody battles with a number of girls he shares kids with, together with Grimes. The singer has been embroiled in a contentious custody settlement over the three kids she shares with Musk. In response to the report, Grimes believes Musk has violated their settlement to maintain their kids out of the general public eye; Musk is commonly seen in public with their eldest son, X. She reportedly worries about his security, in addition to the influence of frequent journey and sleep deprivation on his well being.
Earlier this week, Musk introduced that he was stepping again from his function within the Trump administration.