According to a recent report by the The Wall Street Journal, Elon Musk revealed that he is using small doses of ketamine to treat depression.
In addition, the billionaire was sighted using the drug recreationally at parties, according to reports from people who witnessed it. Muskconsuming ketamine, as well as other reliable sources.
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The Insider responsible for disclosing the information requested a comment from the billionaire, but did not receive a response until the time of publication of the original article.
However, just a few hours after the report was published by the The Journal, Elon Musk made a tweet addressing the use of ketamine in the treatment of depression.
Elon Musk hints that he's dealing with depression
According to recent statements on social networks, Elon Musk had the opinion that depression is often overdiagnosed in the United States, noting that, for some people, the root of the problem is related to brain chemistry.
He also expressed concern about the overuse of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and mentioned that based on his observations with friends, believes that the use of ketamine occasionally may be a more appropriate option.
Ketamine is classified as a “dissociative drug” that can affect the visual senses and hearing loss, in addition to causing a feeling of "disconnection from reality", according to Alcohol and Drug Foundation.
Ketamine is commonly used by medical professionals as an anesthetic, but it can also be used illegally as a recreational substance at parties. This drug can be found in the market in different forms such as white powder, liquid or pill.
Some clinical studies have explored the potential of ketamine in the treatment of depression, paving the way for a possible new therapeutic approach.
Although the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has not yet officially approved the use of ketamine for mental health issues, for over a decade some doctors have been prescribing it medicine off-label for certain patients.
Reportedly, Elon Musk, who owns companies like Tesla, SpaceX, Neuralink and Twitter itself, is among several Silicon Valley executives who have shown an interest in psychedelics.
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