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Mint
an hour ago
- Business
- Mint
Elon Musk's tryst with drugs: From ‘good for investors' to only ‘tried prescription ketamine', here's what he's said…
Tech Billionaire Elon Musk on June 1 dismissed allegations of extensive drug use in a post on his self-owned social media platform X (formerly Twitter). Responding to a user joking about the speculations, Elon Musk wrote that he used prescription ketamine 'a few years back' and has not had it since, claiming that the New York Times report on the matter, was 'lies'. However, in previous statements on drug use, especially ketamine, the world's richest person had admitted to using drugs, claiming that it benefitted investors in his company. Responding to a user on X, discussing mental health and drug prescriptions related to the condition, Elon Musk endorsed ketamine as the better option, compared to SSRIs. Known in full as Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor, SSRIs are a type of antidepressant medication prescribed to ease symptoms of moderate to severe depression, according to the Mayo Clinic. 'Depression is overdiagnosed in the US, but for some people it really is a brain chemistry issue. But zombifying people with SSRIs for sure happens way too much. From what I've seen with friends, ketamine taken occasionally is a better option,' Elon Musk wrote on June 27, 2023. Later, in an interview with CNN's Don Lemon, published on March 18, 2024, Elon Musk admitted to using ketamine and claimed that this is 'beneficial for investors' and that it helps him manage a 'negative chemical state'. Ketamine is used to treat pain and depression and in heavy doses is used as a sedative. 'From the standpoint of Wall Street, what matters is execution. For investors, if there's something I'm taking, I should keep taking it,' Musk told Lemon. Following an NYT report that Elon Musk used ketamine so heavily that it caused bladder problems, the Tesla and SpaceX chief again made his stance known more publicly, albiet with seeming u-turn on his previous admittance. '… to be clear, I am NOT taking drugs! The New York Times was lying their ass off. I tried *prescription* ketamine a few years ago and said so on X, so this not even news. It helps for getting out of dark mental holes, but haven't taken it since then (sic),' he wrote on June 1. According to the NYT report published on May 30, Elon Musk's drug use was allegedly 'more heavy' than previously known. It claimed that he took ketamine often, and also occasionally used Ecstasy and psychedelic mushrooms. Responding to queries from Bloomberg, Charlie Stadtlander, a spokesperson for the NYT defended the report as 'thoroughly sourced'. He added that reporters 'interviewed a dozen people' who know or worked with Elon Musk, and saw private text messages, legal documents and photographic evidence. 'We provided Musk with multiple opportunities to reply or rebut their reporting before publication and he declined, opting instead to try to distract with a social post and no evidence,' Stadtlander told Bloomber via email. (With inputs from Agencies)
AsiaOne
a day ago
- AsiaOne
14-year-old student, 5 foreigners among 139 arrested in $630k islandwide drug bust, Singapore News
A 14-year-old student and five male foreigners were among 139 people arrested by the Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) in an islandwide drug bust conducted from May 18 to 30, 2025. In a press release on Saturday (May 31), CNB said they seized about 3,588g of heroin, 2,744g of cannabis, 1,303g of Ice, 155g of ketamine, 54g of Ecstasy, 26g of cocaine and 213 Erimin-5 tablets. The authority also seized 49 vape devices suspected to contain cannabinoid tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), and 22 LSD (lysergic acid diethylamide) stamps. The drugs seized have an estimated worth of over $626,700 and could potentially feed the addiction of 2,840 abusers for a week, according to CNB. In one operation conducted in the early morning of 23 May, CNB officers acting on information received raided a facility in the vicinity of Tuas South Avenue and arrested five foreigners aged between 23 and 34. Two men, aged 25 and 34, put up a struggle to resist arrest and necessary force was used to subdue them, said the authority. A 23-year-old man was spotted by officers allegedly attempting to dispose of substances believed to be drugs, and the disposed items, including about 2g of cannabis, were seized. He was thereafter arrested. The fourth man, 24, was found with a small amount of Ice on his person; and a total of about 27g of cannabis was found in a room in a residential lodging in the vicinity. The lodger, 32, was arrested for possession of a controlled drug. 2 men arrested for suspected drug trafficking Another raid of a hotel room in the vicinity of Geylang Lorong 10 on May 28 led to the arrest of a 46-year-old man for suspected drug trafficking offences. CNB officers had conducted forced entry as the man refused to comply with the lawful orders to open the door, according to the release. About 2,818g of heroin, 565g of Ice, 20g of cannabis, 24g of ketamine, four Erimin-5 tablets and $541.61 in cash were found in the room. In another case, a 29-year-old Singaporean man was arrested for suspected drug trafficking offences at a condominium carpark in the vicinity of Tampines Street 86 on May 29. CNB said the man was escorted to his hideout in the condominium, where about 2,104g of cannabis, 165g of Ice, 103g of ketamine, 37g of 'Ecstasy', 26g of cocaine, 22 LSD stamps, 10 Erimin-5 tablets and 49 vape devices suspected to contain THC were seized. A person found guilty of trafficking more than 15g of diamorphine or "pure heroin", or 250g of methamphetamine, or more than 500g of cannabis may face the mandatory death penalty. Investigations into all suspects are ongoing. [[nid:718083]]
Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Elon Musk Denies Report He Took So Much Ketamine He Doesn't Pee Right
If his posts on his social media site, X, are any indication, Elon Musk is letting a New York Times report that he's taken so much ketamine he can't pee right get to him. 'To be clear, I am NOT taking drugs!' Musk wrote on Saturday. 'The New York Times was lying their ass off. I tried *prescription* ketamine a few years ago and said so on X, so this not even news. It helps for getting out of dark mental holes, but haven't taken it since then.' Musk was allegedly taking ketamine, Ecstasy, and psychedelic mushrooms during the 2024 campaign, The New York Times reported Friday. He apparently used ketamine so heavily that it's affected his bladder, a known issue caused by chronic ketamine use. Sources said that he was using ketamine almost daily, mixing it with other drugs. His usage reportedly troubled those around him. It is unclear whether his alleged drug habit continued when he became part of the Trump administration. Ketamine, a dissociative anesthetic, has become increasingly popular, including among the teetotaling influencers on The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. Musk was an integral part of the 2024 election, spending about $290 million to support Donald Trump and Republicans. When Trump took office, Musk became the head of the so-called Department of Government Efficiency, an effort to slash the federal workforce and make the government more MAGA. On Wednesday, it was reported that Musk's time in the Trump administration was coming to an end. Musk posted multiple times about the allegations of drug use on Friday and Saturday. 'I'm in meetings with dozens to hundreds of people every day and am photographed constantly. If this bs from NYT were true, it would have been EXTREMELY obvious,' Musk posted. The Times points out that Musk's behavior has been 'erratic,' like his insulting Secretary of State Marco Rubio — and his posting incessantly on X, at all hours of the day and night. During an appearance with Trump in the Oval Office on Friday, Musk was sporting a black eye, which he blamed on his 5-year-old son, also nicknamed X. 'I was just horsing around with little X, and I said, 'Go ahead, punch me in the face.' And he did,' he said at a news conference at the White House. As the head of SpaceX, a massive government contractor, Musk said he's been subjected to random drug tests. 'The 3 years of random drug testing was just because of one semi-puff during a @JoeRogan podcast!' he wrote on X Saturday, referencing when he took a hit off a joint on Rogan's show in 2018. SpaceX gives out random drug tests, a requirement as a federal contractor. According to the Times, Musk has gotten advance warning of the tests. 'I'm not on ketamine ffs,' he wrote in another post. Trump said Friday that he did not know about Musk's reported regular drug usage. 'I'm not troubled by anything with Elon,' he said. 'I think he's fantastic.' Musk has spoken about his prescription ketamine use in the past. Last March, he told journalist Don Lemon that he uses a 'small amount' of ketamine about once every other week. The ketamine, he said, is prescribed by 'an actual, real doctor.' 'There are times when I have sort of a … negative chemical state in my brain, like depression I guess, or depression that's not linked to any negative news, and ketamine is helpful for getting one out of the negative frame of mind,' he said. 'If you use too much ketamine, you can't really get work done,' Musk added. 'I have a lot of work, I'm typically putting in 16-hour days … so I don't really have a situation where I can be not mentally acute for an extended period of time.' More from Rolling Stone Joni Ernst Issues Non-Apology for Joke About People Dying Due to GOP Medicaid Cuts Trump Could Get Fox News-Style Intel Briefings Because He 'Doesn't Read': Report The Seven Ugliest Provisions in Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' Best of Rolling Stone The Useful Idiots New Guide to the Most Stoned Moments of the 2020 Presidential Campaign Anatomy of a Fake News Scandal The Radical Crusade of Mike Pence
News18
a day ago
- Politics
- News18
Elon Musk Brushes Off Ketamine Claims, Says Eye Bruise Came From ‘Fight' With Son
Last Updated: The New York Times revealed that during Donald Trump's campaign, Elon Musk's ketamine use intensified, worrying those close to him. A 'bruised eye' Elon Musk appeared at his final White House press conference alongside US President Donald Trump on Friday. As the visible bruise sparked curiosity from reporters, Musk attributed it to a friendly fight with his son X. His remark followed during the conference which formally marked his departure as the head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). 'I wasn't anywhere near France. I was just horsing around with little X, and I said 'punch me in the face and he did." The 53-year-old billionaire said. His reference to France alluded to a recent viral moment involving French President Emmanuel Macron, whose wife was caught on camera 'smacking" him during their official trip to Vietnam. Macron had downplayed the incident. But the internet is not convinced about Musk's explanation and many are wondering if it has anything to do with his drug use. This aspect of Musk's life gained fresh momentum on Friday when the New York Times released a report detailing his relationship with ketamine, a dissociative anaesthetic that has some hallucinogenic effects. According to NYT, during Trump's 2024 presidential campaign, Musk's drug use intensified and he took large amounts of ketamine. He also used Ecstasy and mushrooms, and carried a medication box with about 20 pills, the report added. Musk has admitted to taking prescribed ketamine for depression about every two weeks. The NYT report also cited Musk's aides to suggest that he struggles with binge eating. When Musk was asked about the NYT coverage during the press conference, he questioned the publication's credibility and told the reporter to 'move on." According to the US Drug Enforcement Administration (US DEA), a ketamine overdose can lead to unconsciousness and dangerously slowed breathing, posing serious risks to a person's health. Last year, as Musk entered politics, people close to him grew concerned about his frequent drug use. The NYT report added that they were worried over his mood swings and unpredictable behaviour, which are common side effects of ketamine. The US DEA website also states that besides hallucination, ketamine can also lead to users feeling disconnected and out of control. Its side effects also include depression, memory loss, muscle stiffness, and nausea as well as prolonged visual disturbances.
Malaysian Reserve
a day ago
- Automotive
- Malaysian Reserve
Musk denies ketamine use following New York Times report
BILLIONAIRE Elon Musk said that he is not using the drug ketamine, disputing a report by the New York Times that alleged extensive use of that and other drugs. 'I tried *prescription* ketamine a few years ago and said so on X, so this not even news. It helps for getting out of dark mental holes, but haven't taken it since then,' Musk posted on X, adding that the newspaper was 'lying.' Musk, who had been working as a close adviser to President Donald Trump in his efforts to cut government spending, stepped away from that role Friday. The chief executive officer of Tesla Inc. and SpaceX said he plans to remain an adviser to Trump even after stepping away from the Department of Government Efficiency role. The New York Times said on Friday that Musk had used drugs more heavily than previously known during Trump's presidential campaign, and that he took ketamine often, and also used Ecstasy and psychedelic mushrooms on occasion. Trump, asked Friday night by a reporter if he was aware of Musk's regular drug use, said: 'No I wasn't. I think he's fantastic.' –BLOOMBERG
