<p>Elon Musk has responded to media reports claiming that the billionaire had been observed taking drugs by people around him and that it had affected his work. Musk took to his social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter) and said "not even trace quantities" of drugs were found in his system.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Tesla founder was&nbsp;responding to an excerpt from the <em>Wall Street Journal </em>report where the publication questioned Musk's behaviour after smoking marijuana at Joe Rogan's popular podcast show in 2018. The report added that Musk's conduct had resulted in employees at&nbsp;SpaceX being randomly tested for drugs.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"After that one puff with Rogan, I agreed, at NASA’s request, to do 3 years of random drug testing. Not even trace quantities were found of any drugs or alcohol," said Musk.</p>

<p>"@WSJ is not fit to line a parrot cage for bird sh*t," he added.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Musk's attorney Alex Spiro,&nbsp;confirmed to WSJ that the billionaire had never failed a drug test, adding that the newspaper's report included 'false facts', without disclosing what they were.</p>

<p>The report claimed that Tesla board members have informally spoken to Musk about his drug use for years and even approached his brother Kimbal Musk to intervene.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>WSJ's previous report&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp;</h2>

<p>This is not the first instance the WSJ has published a piece on Musk's alleged drug habit. Last year in June, the publication claimed that Musk&nbsp;takes small doses of the psychedelic drug ketamine to treat depression and full doses while attending parties.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The account of Musk’s drug use comes from people who witnessed him use ketamine and others with direct knowledge of his use," noted the newspaper, adding that executives at venture capital firm Founders Fund, known for its investments in SpaceX and Facebook, have thrown parties that include psychedelics.</p>

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<h2><strong>Musk and his 420 connection</strong></h2>

<p>Recreational marijuana is already legal in several US states and X&nbsp;owner Musk has been one of the most 420-friendly (420 is the specific time in the afternoon of April 20 when pot smokers annually celebrate the drug) entrepreneurs in the business.</p>

<p>Musk in various interviews has batted for the use of psychedelics to open human consciousness.&nbsp;He appeared on the "Joe Rogan Podcast" and quickly became a 'meme template' after smoking a joint on the show.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/elon-musk-testifies-in-second-day-of-tesla-tweet-trial-says-buying-share-at-420-was-no-joke-555339"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;Elon Musk testifies in second day of Tesla tweet trial; says buying share at $420 was no joke</strong></a></p>

<p>In 2018, Musk said he was mulling a buyout of Tesla for $420 per share. However, during a court testimony later, Musk clarified that his price offer wasn't meant to be a marijuana reference.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>“420 was not chosen because of a joke; it was chosen because there was a 20 per cent premium over the stock price," said Musk, adding, "There is some, I think, karma around 420. I should question whether that is good or bad karma at this point."</p>

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Elon Musk has responded to media reports claiming that the billionaire had been observed taking drugs by people around him and that it had affected his work. Musk took to his social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter) and said "not even trace quantities" of drugs were found in his system.

Elon Musk has responded to media reports claiming that the billionaire had been observed taking drugs by people around him and that it had affected his work. Musk took to his social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter) and said "not even trace quantities" of drugs were found in his system. The Tesla founder was responding to an excerpt from the Wall Street Journal report where the publication questioned Musk's behaviour after smoking marijuana at Joe Rogan's popular podcast show in 2018. The report added that Musk's conduct had resulted in employees at SpaceX being randomly tested for drugs. "After that one puff with Rogan, I agreed, at NASA’s request, to do 3 years of random drug testing. Not even trace quantities were found of any drugs or alcohol," said Musk. "@WSJ is not fit to line a parrot cage for bird sh*t," he added. After that one puff with Rogan, I agreed, at NASA’s request, to do 3 years of random drug testing. Not even trace quantities were found of any drugs or alcohol. @WSJ is not fit to line a parrot cage for bird 💩 — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) January 7, 2024 × Musk's attorney Alex Spiro, confirmed to WSJ that the billionaire had never failed a drug test, adding that the newspaper's report included 'false facts', without disclosing what they were. The report claimed that Tesla board members have informally spoken to Musk about his drug use for years and even approached his brother Kimbal Musk to intervene. WSJ's previous report This is not the first instance the WSJ has published a piece on Musk's alleged drug habit. Last year in June, the publication claimed that Musk takes small doses of the psychedelic drug ketamine to treat depression and full doses while attending parties. "The account of Musk’s drug use comes from people who witnessed him use ketamine and others with direct knowledge of his use," noted the newspaper, adding that executives at venture capital firm Founders Fund, known for its investments in SpaceX and Facebook, have thrown parties that include psychedelics. Watch | Elon Musk takes Ketamine for depression and parties? × Musk and his 420 connection Recreational marijuana is already legal in several US states and X owner Musk has been one of the most 420-friendly (420 is the specific time in the afternoon of April 20 when pot smokers annually celebrate the drug) entrepreneurs in the business. Musk in various interviews has batted for the use of psychedelics to open human consciousness. He appeared on the "Joe Rogan Podcast" and quickly became a 'meme template' after smoking a joint on the show. Also read | Elon Musk testifies in second day of Tesla tweet trial; says buying share at $420 was no joke In 2018, Musk said he was mulling a buyout of Tesla for $420 per share. However, during a court testimony later, Musk clarified that his price offer wasn't meant to be a marijuana reference. “420 was not chosen because of a joke; it was chosen because there was a 20 per cent premium over the stock price," said Musk, adding, "There is some, I think, karma around 420. I should question whether that is good or bad karma at this point." (With inputs from agencies)

'That one puff with Rogan': Elon Musk responds to drug use claims amid backlash

US treasury secretary Janet Yellen's visit to China in the month of July continues to stay in the news. This time around it is a choice of food that obviously going wild on the internet.

US Treasury secretary, Janet Yellen at a 'hallucinogenic' mushroom meal in China

<p>Starting Saturday (July 1), Australia will become the world's first country to allow doctors to prescribe MDMA and magic mushrooms to treat psychiatric conditions such as depression and Post Trauma Stress Disorder (PTSD). Although the decision was taken in February earlier this year, it remains a controversial move.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), Australia's drug watchdog, approved the move, following a three-year process which included extensive consultation with experts.&nbsp;</p>

<p>For long, it has been believed that&nbsp;psychedelic drugs have the ability to treat mental health conditions. However, the stigma around such drugs caused governments to take a reactionary stance. The experiment in Australia, though, will be closely monitored across the globe and could potentially set a precedent to follow.&nbsp;</p>

<p>MDMA, a synthetic drug, also known as "molly" or "ecstasy" is usually linked to rave parties. As for magic mushrooms, they are known for providing an excessively trippy experience to the user due to the presence of "psilocybin", an active compound.&nbsp;Both drugs are currently "prohibited substances" and authorities can only use them in closely controlled clinical trials.</p>

<p>The advocates hope that the drugs will be one day used for treating eating disorders, alcohol dependence and obsessive-compulsive disorder.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/elon-musk-takes-ketamine-for-depression-and-parties-this-report-makes-a-shocking-claim-609669"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;Elon Musk takes ketamine for depression and parties? This report makes shocking claim</strong></a></p>

<h2><strong>Critics not enthused by the move</strong></h2>

<p>While a big lobby is aggressively batting for the legalisation of synthethis as well as natural hard drugs, some critics are concerned that research is yet to show which patients are best suited to the treatments.</p>

<p>"It’s not for everybody. We need to work out who these people are that are going to have bad experiences, and not recommend it,”&nbsp;Susan Rossell, a psychiatrist at Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne was quoted as saying by Nature.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Rossell is conducting Australia's&nbsp;only active clinical trial testing psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy for treatment-resistant depression. Her study revealed that 10 to 20 per cent of the participants who received the psychedelic drugs had a "really terrible time". She fears that if administered properly, the drugs could give seriously bad trips and leave them more prone to psychological issues.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Rossell and her colleagues questioned TGA by co-authoring a report in May. It asked the watchdog why didn't it consult them, given their rare&nbsp;experience of administering&nbsp;psilocybin to treat depression.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Instead, it seems the TGA has yielded to pressure from the public and lobby groups to increase access to these experimental treatments, outside of clinical trials.&nbsp;Sufficient levels of evidence have not yet been generated for broad-scale implementation to be justified.”</p>

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Starting Saturday (July 1), Australia will become the world's first country to allow doctors to prescribe MDMA and magic mushrooms to treat psychiatric conditions such as depression and Post Trauma Stress Disorder (PTSD).

Starting Saturday (July 1), Australia will become the world's first country to allow doctors to prescribe MDMA and magic mushrooms to treat psychiatric conditions such as depression and Post Trauma Stress Disorder (PTSD). Although the decision was taken in February earlier this year, it remains a controversial move. Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), Australia's drug watchdog, approved the move, following a three-year process which included extensive consultation with experts. For long, it has been believed that psychedelic drugs have the ability to treat mental health conditions. However, the stigma around such drugs caused governments to take a reactionary stance. The experiment in Australia, though, will be closely monitored across the globe and could potentially set a precedent to follow. MDMA, a synthetic drug, also known as "molly" or "ecstasy" is usually linked to rave parties. As for magic mushrooms, they are known for providing an excessively trippy experience to the user due to the presence of "psilocybin", an active compound. Both drugs are currently "prohibited substances" and authorities can only use them in closely controlled clinical trials. The advocates hope that the drugs will be one day used for treating eating disorders, alcohol dependence and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Also read | Elon Musk takes ketamine for depression and parties? This report makes shocking claim Critics not enthused by the move While a big lobby is aggressively batting for the legalisation of synthethis as well as natural hard drugs, some critics are concerned that research is yet to show which patients are best suited to the treatments. "It’s not for everybody. We need to work out who these people are that are going to have bad experiences, and not recommend it,” Susan Rossell, a psychiatrist at Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne was quoted as saying by Nature. WATCH | Gravitas: Australia approves medical use of MDMA × Rossell is conducting Australia's only active clinical trial testing psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy for treatment-resistant depression. Her study revealed that 10 to 20 per cent of the participants who received the psychedelic drugs had a "really terrible time". She fears that if administered properly, the drugs could give seriously bad trips and leave them more prone to psychological issues. Rossell and her colleagues questioned TGA by co-authoring a report in May. It asked the watchdog why didn't it consult them, given their rare experience of administering psilocybin to treat depression. “Instead, it seems the TGA has yielded to pressure from the public and lobby groups to increase access to these experimental treatments, outside of clinical trials. Sufficient levels of evidence have not yet been generated for broad-scale implementation to be justified.” (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>Renowned painter Pablo Picasso once called the smell of opium smoke "the most intelligent smell in the world". Rap artist Snoop Dogg is well known for his love for weed or marijuana and referring to his favourite vice has even reportedly said, "the more medicated, the more dedicated". Harry Styles' latest album 'Fine Line' was made under the influence of mushrooms that supposedly helped him be "fun and creative." Artists and their love for various drugs and alcohol is legendary. These legends have long been blamed for promoting psychedelics and intoxicants among the "easily influenced" younger generations. However, time and time again, artists have claimed that drugs and alcohol allegedly helped their creative juices flow. A new study has revealed the truth behind this and says the claim might just be a myth.</p>

<p>Researchers from England's Essex University and Berlin’s Humboldt University have reached this conclusion after examining hundreds of papers on intoxicants and their effects.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;China trains six squirrels to search for drugs</strong></p>

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<p>The researchers concluded that the alleged help these drugs provide to aid the creative processes is likely to be a myth and that to inspire creativity, travel, exposure to culture, meditation and good old hard work or training are more effective.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Jennifer Haase of the Humboldt University, a co-author of the paper as per Guardian, said that "ideas generated under the influence often seem disjointed or ill-suited as solutions later on."&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/countries-high-on-happiness-index-also-report-increased-drug-use-575119">Countries high on happiness index also report increased drug use</a></strong></p>

<p>"Given the numerous side-effects associated with drug use, it is scientifically unsound to recommend their consumption in pursuit of enhanced creative output," added Haase.</p>

<p>Dr Paul Hanel, of the University of Essex's department of psychology, said that drugs do not do anything for creativity. "People don’t benefit from it – it just has no effect at all."</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/ai-comes-up-with-40000-toxic-chemicals-in-6-hours-scientists-warn-could-be-used-to-make-biological-weapons-561636">AI comes up with 40,000 toxic chemicals in 6 hours; scientists warn could be used to make biological weapons</a></strong></p>

<p>However, Hanel acknowledged that, in some specific contexts, they might help enhance creativity. For example, someone under the effect of hallucinogenics might have an inspiring vision on their "trip" that enables them to paint a beautiful picture. But this is more of a once-in-a-blue-moon kind of experience and not a run-of-the-mill one.</p>

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Renowned painter Pablo Picasso once called the smell of opium smoke "the most intelligent smell in the world". Rap artist Snoop Dogg is well known for his love for weed or marijuana and referring to his favourite vice has even reportedly said, "the more medicated, the more dedicated".

Renowned painter Pablo Picasso once called the smell of opium smoke "the most intelligent smell in the world". Rap artist Snoop Dogg is well known for his love for weed or marijuana and referring to his favourite vice has even reportedly said, "the more medicated, the more dedicated". Harry Styles' latest album 'Fine Line' was made under the influence of mushrooms that supposedly helped him be "fun and creative." Artists and their love for various drugs and alcohol is legendary. These legends have long been blamed for promoting psychedelics and intoxicants among the "easily influenced" younger generations. However, time and time again, artists have claimed that drugs and alcohol allegedly helped their creative juices flow. A new study has revealed the truth behind this and says the claim might just be a myth. Researchers from England's Essex University and Berlin’s Humboldt University have reached this conclusion after examining hundreds of papers on intoxicants and their effects. Watch | China trains six squirrels to search for drugs The researchers concluded that the alleged help these drugs provide to aid the creative processes is likely to be a myth and that to inspire creativity, travel, exposure to culture, meditation and good old hard work or training are more effective. Jennifer Haase of the Humboldt University, a co-author of the paper as per Guardian, said that "ideas generated under the influence often seem disjointed or ill-suited as solutions later on." Also read | Countries high on happiness index also report increased drug use "Given the numerous side-effects associated with drug use, it is scientifically unsound to recommend their consumption in pursuit of enhanced creative output," added Haase. Dr Paul Hanel, of the University of Essex's department of psychology, said that drugs do not do anything for creativity. "People don’t benefit from it – it just has no effect at all." Also read | AI comes up with 40,000 toxic chemicals in 6 hours; scientists warn could be used to make biological weapons However, Hanel acknowledged that, in some specific contexts, they might help enhance creativity. For example, someone under the effect of hallucinogenics might have an inspiring vision on their "trip" that enables them to paint a beautiful picture. But this is more of a once-in-a-blue-moon kind of experience and not a run-of-the-mill one. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Do drugs, alcohol make us more creative? Study answers the age-old question

<p>Scientists have remained perplexed by what psychedelic substances do to one's brain. But drugs like LSD (lysergic acid diethylamide) possess the capability to help researchers and doctors understand how the brain operates.</p>

<p>Now, a new study sheds light on how LSD alters what happens in one's brain. The study, undertaken by scientists from the University of Cambridge, and Imperial College in London attempted to map the substance's effects on the brain, and how they vary from the brain's operations in normal circumstances.</p>

<p>They found that LSD enabled the brain to trespass anatomical rules, for it triggers an altered state of consciousness.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="http://13.235.153.162/technology/psychedelic-drug-dmt-causes-new-brain-cells-to-grow-among-mice-343909" hreflang="en">Psychedelic drug 'DMT' causes new brain cells to grow among mice</a></p>

<p>ScienceAlert cited Andrea Luppi, one of the researchers from the University of Cambridge as saying that "the psychedelic compound LSD induces a profoundly altered state of consciousness".&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the larger academic sense, the study is attempting to understand "dynamic functional connectivity". As part of this, scientists try to understand whether activities in the brain display functional change over time and whether it is flowing like human consciousness.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/scientists-defrost-25000-year-old-woolly-rhino-in-worlds-coldest-region-359575" hreflang="en">Scientists defrost 25,000-year-old woolly rhino in world's coldest region</a></p>

<p>The brain is constantly integrating and segregating information, to make its processing easier. This natural tendency to integrate and segregate information is intensely affected by psychedelic substances.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Brain imaging technology is helping scientists understand what such substances do to the human brain.</p>

<p>As part of the study, 20 healthy volunteers' brains were scanned in two sessions, 14 days apart. In one of the sessions, they were given a placebo, while the other time they received an active dose of LSD.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/scientists-discover-solar-system-with-planets-in-a-strange-rhythm-359438" hreflang="en">Scientists discover solar system with planets in a strange 'rhythm'</a></p>

<p>They found that LSD disrupted the connectivity constrains in the brain, while also changing how the brain integrates and segregates information. Luppi said that their main finding points to the lack of uniformity in terms of LSD's effects on how the brain operates. The findings were published in NeuroImage.</p>


Scientists have remained perplexed by what psychedelic substances do to one's brain. But drugs like LSD (lysergic acid diethylamide) possess the capability to help researchers and doctors understand how the brain operates.

Scientists have remained perplexed by what psychedelic substances do to one's brain. But drugs like LSD (lysergic acid diethylamide) possess the capability to help researchers and doctors understand how the brain operates. Now, a new study sheds light on how LSD alters what happens in one's brain. The study, undertaken by scientists from the University of Cambridge, and Imperial College in London attempted to map the substance's effects on the brain, and how they vary from the brain's operations in normal circumstances. They found that LSD enabled the brain to trespass anatomical rules, for it triggers an altered state of consciousness. Also read: Psychedelic drug 'DMT' causes new brain cells to grow among mice ScienceAlert cited Andrea Luppi, one of the researchers from the University of Cambridge as saying that "the psychedelic compound LSD induces a profoundly altered state of consciousness". In the larger academic sense, the study is attempting to understand "dynamic functional connectivity". As part of this, scientists try to understand whether activities in the brain display functional change over time and whether it is flowing like human consciousness. Also read: Scientists defrost 25,000-year-old woolly rhino in world's coldest region The brain is constantly integrating and segregating information, to make its processing easier. This natural tendency to integrate and segregate information is intensely affected by psychedelic substances. Brain imaging technology is helping scientists understand what such substances do to the human brain. As part of the study, 20 healthy volunteers' brains were scanned in two sessions, 14 days apart. In one of the sessions, they were given a placebo, while the other time they received an active dose of LSD. Also read: Scientists discover solar system with planets in a strange 'rhythm' They found that LSD disrupted the connectivity constrains in the brain, while also changing how the brain integrates and segregates information. Luppi said that their main finding points to the lack of uniformity in terms of LSD's effects on how the brain operates. The findings were published in NeuroImage.

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