Elon Musk opens up about drug use: 'The reason why I mentioned ketamine prescription...'

According to a Wall Street Journal report, however, Elon Musk took ketamine recreationally, and not just under the supervision of doctors, as he seemed to imply in his interview with Don Lemon.

Elon Musk recently opened up about his use of ketamine -- a drug used in the treatment of depression, anxiety, and pain management -- during an interview on The Don Lemon Show.

"The reason why I mentioned ketamine prescription on the X platform, was because I thought 'maybe this is something that can help other people,'" the billionaire said. "Obviously, I'm not a doctor, but I would say if somebody has depression issues, they should consider talking to their doctor about ketamine instead of SSRIs." Musk was referring to selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors which are also used to treat depression and anxiety disorders.

The Tesla and X boss added that his prescribed use of ketamine alleviates periods of low mood and is in the best interest of investors of the companies he runs.

“What matters is execution,” Elon Musk said in the interview. “From an investor standpoint, if there is something I’m taking, we should keep taking it,” he added referring to Tesla’s success.

According to a Wall Street Journal report, however, Musk took ketamine recreationally, and not just under the supervision of doctors, as he seemed to imply in his interview with Lemon. Published in January, the report claimed that Musk's "illegal drug" use ranged from cocaine to LSD, which apparently had leaders at both Tesla and SpaceX worried.

Disclaimer: Any use of ketamines should not be without a proper prescription from a qualified doctor.

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