Elon Musk has been the center of the media’s attention for quite some time. Every day, it seems like he does or says something that sparks a debate. Recently, people have begun to notice changes in Musk’s personality that may indicate an issue. The Tesla CEO has previously admitted to using drugs such as ketamine, however, recent reports and videos claim that the South-African billionaire may be using much more than previously thought, including illegal ones.
Elon Musk’s Nonchalant Admittance of His Problem
“I tried *prescription* ketamine a few years ago,” Musk stated in a tweet recently. But his behavior and actions say otherwise. On his last day in the Oval Office, the former head of DOGE appeared to have a black eye. While the Tesla CEO claimed it was from his son, many different outlets hypothesize that it’s related to his extensive drug use, as reported by The New York Times.
Based on interviews with people close to Elon as well as private messages, he was reported to be taking over twenty pills per day and ingesting LSD, cocaine, ecstasy, mushrooms, and ketamine. They also claim he used all of them during the campaign trial. While the evidence is already pretty damning, videos capture Musk’s recent and strange behavior that may correspond with his supposed drug use.
According to an article by the Addiction Center, ketamine can cause a whole slew of symptoms, including slurred speech, impaired motor function, impaired cognitive function, slowed movement, disorientation, and more. During his parting press conference a few days ago, it seemed like as time went on, Elon Musk became increasingly disoriented and slow. It was quite apparent that he was having trouble keeping his eyes open and maintaining focus when answering questions from reporters.
Why His Drug Problem is Significant
While most people’s drug abuse only affects themselves, Elon Musk’s usage could have had far greater reach. During his extensive cuts to federal programs, he gained access to sensitive information containing the personally identifiable information of millions of Americans. Despite the blatant invasion of privacy, if he was high during the times when he accessed the information, who knows what he did with it and how he used it?
The results of his thoughtless actions may have already done significant damage to people who have bought his products. Based on his biography, Elon Musk had quite a large role in the invention of the Cybertruck. Initially, this new-age vehicle was supposed to be one of the safest and toughest on the planet. However, it is one of the most dangerous. The European Union has outright banned the sale of these trucks due to their failure to comply with safety regulations. Their significant hazard is reflected by an unfortunate 11.6/100,000 unit fatality rate (or 14.5/100,000 if you include a self-inflicted fatality).
Concluding Thoughts
Elon Musk is nothing if not controversial. From his opinions on various matters to his alleged drug use, the man can’t seem to go five minutes without being the center of the media’s focus. Unfortunately, his selfish actions call ethics into question when he had access to hoards of personal data that a non-government employee should not have been able to see. He is also quite a significant influence on certain aspects of Tesla and SpaceX. If he is on drugs, the chances of some kind of mishap or slip-up increase heavily and put innocent American lives at risk.
