Pete Davidson jokes about having ‘that post-rehab glow’ following treatment after using ketamine daily for four years: ‘Seventh time’s the charm’
Comedian Pete Davidson shed some light on his candidness about using ketamine, an anesthetic that induces a state of sedation, daily for four years.
Despite describing the drug as “magical” during a comedy show on Sunday, the 29-year-old Saturday Night Live alum said he recently entered rehab to address his use of the drug, which is FDA-approved to treat depression.
βI just got out of rehab, y’all,β he told the crowd at the Ettes Arena at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey. ‘I have that glow from after the rehabilitation. The seventh time’s the charm!’
The actor went on to explain that before his 30th birthday in November, he realized he was too old to use dugs.
Speaking: Comedian Pete Davidson shed some light in his candor about four years’ daily use of ketamine, an anesthetic that induces a state of sedation; seen in May 2022
β(You) shouldn’t do drugs in your 30s,β he said. “It’s not fun anymore… you’re just a drug addict if you use drugs at that age.”
While reflecting on how ketamine affected his mental state, Davidson revealed that he once “got The Wiggles to join Schindler’s List.”
Recalling another memory of himself under the influence, the star admitted that he was so high at Aretha Franklin’s funeral in 2018 that he couldn’t believe he was going out in public.
Davidson’s latest revelation comes after he told an audience at a recent comedy performance that “he had been taking ketamine” to treat his depression.
The actor and funnyman, 29, reportedly made the confession while on stage at Madison Square Garden in New York City on Saturday night, where he was warming up the crowd for Dave Chappelle, according to Page six insiders.
Ketamine is approved as a medical product for use as a short-acting anesthetic via injectable (in both humans and animals) and also for the treatment of resistant depression administered via nasal spray, according to the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).
A spokesperson for the comedian told DailyMail.com: ‘Pete Davidson does not use ketamine,’ and an unnamed guest on the show told DailyMail.com that Pete admitted to using ketamine in the past but said he has not used the drug . since undergoing treatment in rehab.
Ketamine, also called Special K, is called a “dissociative anesthetic hallucinogen” according to the DEA because it makes the person feel disconnected from their environment and pain.
Open book: Despite describing the drug as “magical” during a comedy show on Sunday, the 29-year-old Saturday Night Live alum said he recently entered rehab to address his use of the drug, which the FDA approved to treat depression (pictured May 2023)
βI just got out of rehab, y’all,β he told the crowd at the Ettes Arena at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey. ‘I have that glow from after the rehabilitation. The seventh time’s the charm!’ (seen in 2022)
In 2020, Pete spoke candidly about his depression, through an interview with Charlemagne is God.
‘I’m always depressed, all the time. I have to pull myself out all the time,β the actor said.
‘I wake up depressed, but now I know my steps. I need to go outside and be in the sun for a while, or take a walk. It’s all just programming yourself to trick your brain,β Pete continued.
βI hit (rock bottom) all the time. My lowest point is when people are afraid for my life and I have to leave, and then I have to pick myself up again. I think I’ve hit it a few times already. As long as you are around good, supportive people and if you are strong enough, you can get out,β he said in the interview.
At the time, Pete said he goes into a spiral when he “does a little too much shrooms (psychedelic mushrooms) and a little too much acid (LSD) and has a little too much fun and doesn’t sleep, doesn’t take care of myself.” .’
Family: Pete was born on Staten Island in New York City to parents Scott and Amy Davidson; he has a younger sister named Casey; his father, a New York City firefighter, was killed in the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001
Brief: Last month it was reported that he had split from girlfriend of nine months Chase Sui Wonders; seen on February 19, 2023
Adding, βWhen you’re not sleeping and you have a mental illness and you’re doing all this (stuff)β¦ you just go a little bit crazy.β
In June, Pete went to rehab for mental health issues. TMZ reported at the time.
The outlet reported that the comedian suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and borderline personality disorder.
βPete often goes to rehab to work on these issues. His friends and family have supported him during this time,β the source said People.
Pete was born on Staten Island in New York City to parents Scott and Amy Davidson; he has a younger sister named Casey.
Scott, a New York City firefighter, was killed in the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.
Pete was only seven when he lost his father.
As they were: Before Emily, Pete dated bombshell Kim Kardashian for nine months; the funny man and mother of four dated from October 2021 to August 2022
Last month it was announced that he has split from girlfriend of nine months Chase Sui Wonders.
‘He’s single again. He is out and about and doing really well,β a source told People.
In March, Pete β who was driving β and Chase, 27, crashed into a Beverly Hills after speeding and hitting a fire hydrant.
He was charged with reckless driving; no one was injured in the crash.
In July, Pete completed an 18-month diversion program, which means he must complete 12 hours of traffic school per nation, 50 hours of community service, visit a hospital or mortuary for educational purposes and pay restitution.
Before Chase, Pete dated Kim Kardashian for nine months until they split in August 2022.