Ketamine is suddenly everywhere

Elon Musk attends a Cabinet meeting held by President Donald Trump at the White House on March 24, 2025, in Washington, DC. | Vox; Win McNamee/Getty Images

Ketamine seems to be everywhere — from the nightclub to the psychiatric clinic. Among its growing number of users is Elon Musk, who says he takes ketamine every two weeks for depression as prescribed by a doctor. He’s far from alone: More and more Americans are turning to ketamine for relief for their mental health struggles. 

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