NYT: Musk started having health problems due to taking psychotropic substances
US entrepreneur Elon Musk started having health problems due to his active use of drugs during Donald Trump’s election campaign, the US newspaper New York Times reported.
“He was taking ecstasy and psychedelic mushrooms. And he traveled with a box for daily medication, which contained about 20 pills, including pills labeled with the stimulant Adderall,” the publication said.” the publication said.
According to the publication, the businessman himself even complained to his entourage about the beginning of bladder problems caused by excessive use of ketamine.
“The line between medical use and recreation was blurred, which worried some people close to him,” writes the author of the article.
According to the NYT, Musk declined to answer reporters’ question about addiction. The lawyer of the entrepreneur also did not comment on the situation.
In April, a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from the Democratic Party Mikey Sherrill prepared a bill that could oblige Musk and employees of his department to take a drug test.
In 2023, the Wall Street Journal published an article alleging that the entrepreneur was taking ketamine. In January 2024, the publication reported, citing sources, that Musk continues to use a wide variety of drugs, especially ketamine, which could have serious consequences not only for his health but also for the companies under his leadership.
On Friday, the billionaire left the administration of US President Donald Trump after receiving the key to the White House from the head of state.