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How does Elon Musk fight depression? Plus, Jimmy Kimmel has 'high hopes' for his new cannabis venture.

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Briefly: Elon Musk acknowledged and defended his use of prescription ketamine for treating occasional depressive episodes.

So Basically: Elon Musk once again made the case for using psychedelics. In a new interview, Musk said prescription ketamine has helped him with occasional depressive episodes.

What Else: Elon Musk also suggested that taking the ketamine has been beneficial for investors in his companies.

So What? When asked whether ketamine could interfere with his government contracts and his position in the financial district, Musk said no. "From an investor standpoint, if there is something I'm taking, I should keep taking it."

WHERE DEALS GET DONE

The Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference is where deals get done.

With 2,000+ decision-makers in one room, attendees have the chance to engage in a year's worth of networking in just two days. More than 100 CEOs and 200 Investors confirmed for Investment and Branding on April 16th - 18th at The Diplomat Beach Resort in Hollywood, FL.

Boris Jordan, executive chairman of Curaleaf, to deliver Keynote Speech.

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ONE FOR THE ROAD

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Briefly: Hulu has ordered a six-episode series called High Hopes with Jimmy Kimmel's production company Kimmelot at the helm.

What Happened: The move comes as no surprise in view of Kimmel's stance on cannabis. The series is scheduled to premiere on Hulu this April 20 — cannabis culture’s high holiday.

What It’s About: High Hopes follows "Belarus-born brothers Slava and Mishka and their stoned crew through the trials and tribulations of taking their cannabis business to new heights," according to Hulu.

WHERE DEALS GET DONE

The Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference is where deals get done.

With 2,000+ decision-makers in one room, attendees have the chance to engage in a year's worth of networking in just two days. More than 100 CEOs and 200 Investors confirmed for Investment and Branding on April 16th - 18th at The Diplomat Beach Resort in Hollywood, FL.

Boris Jordan, executive chairman of Curaleaf, to deliver Keynote Speech.

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