Drug accusations levied against Elon Musk
Elon Musk Denies Drug Allegations Amid NYT Report
Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, fired back against claims of drug use during the 2022 U.S. election campaign. Musk, 53, took to his platform X to refute the allegations, stating, "To be crystal clear, I do NOT do drugs." He accused The New York Times of distorting the truth.
Previously, Musk disclosed his use of ketamine, a drug prescribed for depression treatment, but he confirmed he hasn't taken it since. Ketamine is also approved in Germany for treating otherwise treatment-resistant depression patients.
Intensified Drug Use Allegations
According to unnamed sources cited by the "New York Times", Musk's alleged drug consumption far exceeded what was previously known. The tech mogul reportedly went as far as claiming that his ketamine use affected his bladder, a known consequence of chronic use, plus he allegedly consumed ecstasy and magic mushrooms.
Potential Photograph of Musk's Pill Box
The "New York Times" also claims to have seen a photograph of Musk's pill box, containing approximately 20 tablets, that were marked "Adderall." The newspaper chose not to publish the image. The drug has been a point of concern for Musk in the past, as he has publicly warned against the ADHD medication, stating, "Adderall is an anger amplifier. Avoid it at all costs."
The "New York Times" has not found any evidence of drug use during Musk's advisory role for U.S. President Donald Trump (78). Trump, when questioned about the allegations, replied, "I wasn't aware of that. I think Elon is an outstanding individual."
Interestingly, allegations of Musk’s drug use, beyond what had been publicly acknowledged, have been reported to have affected his behavior andOfficial duties, causing concerns among administration officials and leading to media scrutiny[1][3]. Despite this, Musk's influence and access to key decision-makers remained significant throughout the Trump presidency[1][2][3].
- Despite the increased claims of his drug consumption by unnamed sources, Elon Musk continues to emphasize his abstinence from drugs, specifically denying the use of ecstasy and magic mushrooms.
- The "New York Times" reportedly possesses a photograph of Musk's pill box, containing Adderall tablets, a drug about which Musk has previously expressed caution due to its potential to amplify anger.
- In the realm of science and mental health, therapies and treatments such as ketamine have been approved for treating depression, a fact that Musk has disclosed about his past use, but he has confirmed abstaining from since.
