Elon Musk, Drug Use, and His Expanding Influence in Government:
What Could Possibly Go Wrong?
Elon Musk, the self-proclaimed genius behind Tesla, SpaceX, and now his very own "Department of Government Efficiency" (DOGE), has never been one to shy away from controversy. His recent admission to using prescription ketamine—alongside long-standing allegations of broader illicit drug use—has naturally sparked some concern. After all, we’re talking about a man who controls critical infrastructure, government contracts, and national security assets while openly discussing his self-medication routine. But hey, he says it helps him stay productive, so what’s the problem?
Musk’s Ketamine Use: Just a Bit of Self-Care, Apparently
Musk has admitted to taking ketamine “once every other week or something like that” to manage his "negative chemical state" (which sounds a lot like depression, but sure, let’s go with his terminology). He insists it’s not an issue because, in his words, “If you used too much ketamine, you can't really get work done.” Right—because high-functioning billionaires are famously immune to addiction, right?
While Musk frames his ketamine use as medical, actual ketamine therapy protocols involve controlled clinic settings, professional monitoring, and mandatory post-treatment observation.
The whole “at-home, self-administered” ketamine approach is not exactly standard medical practice, but hey, maybe Musk knows better than medical professionals?
Given his history of impulsive decision-making, late-night Twitter (X) rants, and erratic public behavior, it’s only natural that people are wondering if maybe, just maybe, his substance use is affecting his leadership.
But of course, since he's a billionaire, we should all just trust him on this.
Watch Don Lemon interview Musk about his Ketamine addiction, I mean Prescription.
Rules for Thee, But Not for Musk
Let’s talk about double standards.
If an employee at SpaceX or Tesla tested positive for ketamine or even legal cannabis, they’d likely be fired on the spot.
Meanwhile, Musk—who holds government contracts, launches spy satellites, and runs Starlink (a literal battlefield tool in global conflicts)—gets a free pass because… he says so?
A particularly insightful comment from an observer summed it up perfectly:
“So the richest guy in the world, who is also calling the shots in our government, gets to use ketamine, etc. But if I smoke some weed in my state, I'm getting arrested and going to jail, and most likely losing my job. Seems fair.”
Here is a short clip of Elon at Trump’s Inauguration. Does he look sober to you?
Oh, and About Those Other Drug Allegations…
Musk’s fondness for ketamine is one thing, but let’s not forget The Wall Street Journal has reported that he’s used LSD, cocaine, ecstasy, and psychedelic mushrooms at private parties around the world.
Attendees at these exclusive drug-fueled gatherings reportedly sign NDAs and surrender their phones—because nothing says “completely normal and not at all shady” like banning people from documenting your behavior.
His own company executives have reportedly raised concerns about his drug use and its impact on leadership, but sure, let's pretend his judgment is flawless.
The erratic tweets, middle-of-the-night business decisions, and contradictory policy shifts? Probably just Musk being Musk, right?
National Security? No Problem, Musk is Totally Reliable
Now, let's get into the fun part: Musk’s expanding government influence.
He now has a self-declared role in the U.S. government, leading DOGE (Department of Government Efficiency)—because why not let a ketamine enthusiast help restructure federal operations?
SpaceX, a company critical to U.S. national security, reportedly avoided applying for higher security clearance for Musk—because, and I quote, they feared he might disclose secrets while under the influence.
Oh, and let’s not forget Musk's cozy chats with foreign leaders, including Vladimir Putin. But don’t worry—I'm sure nothing classified ever gets accidentally mentioned.
If an average government employee had even one-tenth of these red flags, their security clearance would be revoked immediately. But Musk? He gets invited to run government efficiency.
Mental Health, Sleep Deprivation, and Decision-Making—A Perfect Combination!
Beyond drugs, Musk has publicly stated he is bipolar, frequently boasts about barely sleeping, and demonstrates behavior that some describe as indicative of manic episodes.
Research suggests even infrequent ketamine use can lead to delusional thinking, memory impairments, and an inflated sense of self-importance—which sounds totally fine for someone controlling national security assets and global infrastructure, right?
Combine that with chronic sleep deprivation, and you have a walking case study in impaired decision-making.
The Ketamine Industry Connection—Purely Coincidental?
Musk’s at-home ketamine therapy connection is also worth noting.
Alexandra Beynon, a former executive at Mindbloom (a company that sells at-home ketamine therapy) is now part of Musk’s DOGE initiative.
Mindbloom, co-founded by Beynon’s husband, claims to provide safe at-home treatment, but over 55% of surveyed patients reported misusing the drug.
The fact that ketamine isn’t FDA-approved for mental health treatment doesn’t seem to be stopping anyone in Musk’s orbit from pushing its widespread use.
So, Just to Recap:
Musk admits to using ketamine, despite holding immense power over critical infrastructure and government projects.
Reports of past heavy drug use raise concerns about his judgment, stability, and fitness for leadership.
If anyone else did this, they’d lose their job, security clearance, and possibly face legal consequences.
Instead, Musk is gaining more government influence while his company execs quietly avoid raising red flags about his security risks.
He’s now tied to the at-home ketamine industry, because of course he is.
So, what could possibly go wrong?
I asked a Doctor who would like to remain nameless regarding Musk’s “Prescription”:
As someone who works in addiction and with doctors who prescribe ketamine for addiction, pain and mental health, the topic of Musk's Ketamine use has come up because most doctors are alarmed that he's been using it for that long and have said that the doctor that has been prescribing it to him needs to be looked into.
Ketamine treatments are for severe depression. It is administered in a controlled clinic. You must go into the office to have a nurse give it to you. No self dosing. You are monitored from 45 minutes to an hour. You can't leave the office during that time. Someone has to drive you home. You hallucinate while on ketamine.
