Elon Musk’s Ketamine Use Raises Questions About His Behavior and Leadership

The billionaire has admitted to using ketamine medically for depression, but reports suggest recreational use may also be influencing his erratic actions.

• Elon Musk has publicly acknowledged using ketamine every two weeks under medical prescription to manage symptoms of depression.
• Reports from sources like the Wall Street Journal and associates suggest Musk may also use ketamine recreationally, alongside other substances like cocaine and ecstasy.
• Critics and observers have linked Musk's erratic behavior, including wielding a chainsaw at a political event, to his reported substance use, though experts say personality traits may also play a role.
• Ketamine, originally developed as an anesthetic, is now used in controlled medical settings to treat resistant depression but is also widely abused recreationally for its hallucinogenic and dissociative effects.
• Medical professionals warn of potential cognitive and psychological risks from long-term or high-dose ketamine use, as well as its potential for addiction.

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