Older and beaten down by life?
Stereotype much?
The only reason I have any opinion on the subject is that, IMHO, drug enforcement is a colossal waste of money and resources, and it has only lead to the militarization of civilian law enforcement.
As to usage and the lifestyle of it, I couldn't care less about it anymore.
A good single malt scotch is far more satisfying, and it won't hurt your lungs.