Specifically, leaders at aerospace company SpaceX are expressing concern as the company's founder has shown signs of "unstable" behavior.
Meanwhile, according to the WSJ, the Tesla and SpaceX CEOs have frequently used illegal substances such as LSD, cocaine, ecstasy and psychedelic mushrooms at parties over the years. Some anonymous witnesses said that to attend these parties, they had to pledge confidentiality and leave their phones outside.
Leaders at companies run by Elon Musk are increasingly concerned that the billionaire's erratic behavior is due to his frequent drug use.
On social network X, Musk also commented that ketamine is a “better choice” than other antidepressants on the market. Ketamine is an anesthetic that can lead to hallucinations and has a sedative effect, but is also addictive if used for a long time.
People close to Musk told the WSJ they were concerned that the richest man on the planet's drug use could harm his personal health and his companies' business.
In 2018, Musk was criticized by NASA - SpaceX's major partner in the aerospace industry - for smoking marijuana and drinking whiskey on Joe Rogan's podcast.
“After speaking with Rogan, at NASA’s request, I agreed to submit to random drug testing over the next three years. There were no traces of any drugs or alcohol,” Musk told X.
In the United States, companies that contract with government agencies must comply with federal regulations regarding drug-free workplace policies.
Musk's lawyer, Alex Spiro, asserted that his client "takes random drug tests regularly and has never tested positive."
In 2017, The Independent reported that during a SpaceX meeting about a new rocket, Elon Musk “limbered and rambled on for 15 minutes,” forcing the company’s chairman to intervene.
Not only that, WSJ said, Tesla's board chairwoman, Robyn Denholm, had to meet privately with Musk's brother Kimbal to offer help to the company's CEO "stop using drugs".
Elon Musk has openly admitted to suffering from bipolar disorder, depression and chronic sleep deprivation. The tech billionaire is often seen in his office or on the floor of the Tesla and SpaceX headquarters.
The Viet (Source: WSJ, Bloomberg)
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