Baby Boomers – those born between 1946 and 1964 – are using drugs in far greater numbers than their parents’ generation, according to a new report. About 4.3 million people over the age of 50 admit to abusing drugs. Marijuana use is highest among men age 50 to 54, while prescription drug use was more [...]

John Michael Forbes, East Boston liaison for Mayor Thomas Menino, has been indicted on counts of distributing OxyContin and pot in Boston“G. The married father of two, considered a rising star in Massachusetts politics, faces a up to 25 years in prison if convicted of the charges. His arrest appears to have been a surprise [...]

Rapper Nas — Nasir Jones — was arrested for driving under the influence in September 2009. At the time, he failed one of the field sobriety tests and admitted to smoking marijuana prior to the arrest. Charges were pending, but were recently dismissed due to lack of evidence. One piece of evidence available to everyone, [...]