Musk denies alleged extensive drug use, acknowledges using ketamine to get out of ‘dark mental hole’

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Former Trump adviser Elon Musk condemned allegations that he used drugs extensively last year. 

The New York Times published a report on Friday claiming that Musk took ketamine so frequently that it affected his bladder. Musk’s drug consumption “went well beyond occasional use,” and he was using drugs “far more intensely than previously known,” the outlet alleged, citing people “familiar with his activities.” As he helped President Donald Trump campaign for reelection, Musk allegedly also took ecstasy, psychedelic mushrooms, and traveled with a daily medication box that held about 20 pills, including ones appearing to be Adderall, the outlet reported, again citing anonymous sources. 

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