Elon Musk, Sergey Brin reportedly taking ketamine, magic mushroom, Tesla CEO says, ‘better option than…’

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Tech executives and employees in Silicon Valley are embracing psychedelics like ketamine, psilocybin, and LSD as potential catalysts for business breakthroughs..

This trend has left boards and business leaders grappling with their responsibilities towards a workforce that frequently engages in drug use...

Meanwhile, shortly after the reports release, Musk clarified in a tweet ketamine taken occasionally is a better option" than traditional medication for depression, citing the experience of friends.".

Elon Musk, however, criticised the use of SSRIs, commonly prescribed for mental illness, stating concerns about their potential to "zombify" people..

Globally, the psychedelics market is estimated to grow from $2.9 billion in 2021 to $8 billion by 2029; psychedelic use, including LSD and hallucinogens, has increased among adults in the last 20 years, the report cites..

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