Alternative Therapies Group (ATG) (Salem - Medical)

I love love love ATG!! I can't stress enough how you need to go if you haven't!! No, it's no fancy. No, the packaging isn't all fa-la-la....but the staff, facility, product, security, parking are all above and beyond. They have no limits, and very fresh bud. Beautiful bud! The staff are all informative and nice. I like that I see the same faces every time, not sooo many of them like Brookline. I always go to the same girl in the middle if I can, she is so awesome and usually there, but I've talked to everyone. They all greet and say bye to you. They are so friendly and you can tell they all love what they do. That was important when choosing "my" dispensary, somewhere that makes you feel at ease about ANY questions is a place I will continue to go. I have NEVER felt stupid, and I have had many questions. Also! Every time I've had to wait, most was 20 minutes, it's been an enjoyable wait!! All the patients I've come in contact with are so helpful and friendly, the time flies. Must go!!

Ok, so if you want it REAL here we go... I've seen the best Buds/Flowers from Holland and all around the world so here's my review of ATG in Salem, MA. I drove up to this place and it was as expected. Parking lot with plenty of spots and a guard checking ID which is great. Then you go inside... Being that I was a first time patient I had to watch a 6 min video about the do's and do not's about using MM which is completely fine with me. After that, you take a number, like at a deli (literally) in a supermarket. When you walk into the main space there are the different flowers they have on display in glass cases to the right so you can see what they look like. Mind you, these specimens are the best they have. The buds you get are not manicured as well as the ones in the cases, and YOU CAN'T LOOK AT or SMELL THE FLOWERS YOU ARE ABOUT TO SPEND A LOT OF MONEY ON!!!!! For me, in my honest opinion, this is the most important thing to me when buying high end EXPENSIVE herbals. If you want to have a high end experience... for instance enjoying a nice tasting of wine or cheese etc.. before you by the product, this might not be the best place for you. Also... other dispensary's give a first time patient discount.... The last dispensary I went to in Brookline gave me a 49.00 credit for my first visit.

Awesome. Best one yet and iv been to all but one around!!!

The quality and product selection is very,very good! I don't have an issue with the space not being fancy as the staff and products speak for itself. Only gripe is they don't take debit cards...ATM there is helpful but it's 2017 let's get the debit cards going!!

So I finally got my certificate from dph. I cannot say enough about the staff at atg. So helpful, patient and understanding. The quality and variety of products is great.

Great flower, better service

Cobbler, GG and Captains cake! Is all I get from ATG. These guys grow right! bud tends to be dry at times. Just make sure you go on a new batch release. The cobbler right now is fresh! Your dumb if you buying flowers from anyone else. Patriot care sucks! lol

This place had great flower. Great workers there. Very positive and helpful!! Also got $50 off a purchase of $100 or more for first time visitors. Will be going back for sure.

I've never been to a dispensary before so I have nothing to compare it too but I have to say I was pretty impressed. The staff was all very nice and the bud I picked up was the strongest flower I've ever smoked. The only thing I'd have to say could be better is the prices but I understand it's a state thing that makes it more expensive but other than that I'd absolutely recommend them to anybody looking for some high quality marijuana :)

best products in MA by far. flower is always fresh strain selection is good the decarb oils are bomb so are the cartridges but if i could say something i would like to see more edibles available and in stronger doses

highest quality!

Love love love everything about ATG. They are consistently consistent and I'm cool with it. but, I gave three stars for atmosphere due to the horrendous music playing. I always feel like I'm trapped in an 80s movie reel.

Amazing flowers - truly some of the best available anywhere. I thought the people were great and I will be back to try the whole menu when I can save up a few bucks lol.

I've been here a few times. Great flower, but good lord do they make it uncomfortable. It's like being at the DMV or deli.

great location

Top notch dispensary. Nice people, and really really good products. I am always very happy with my purchases from ATG.

I went in for my first time nervous and full of anxiety (as that is my main reason for medicating). I was greeted warmly at the door and the front window. I went through a metal detector and was buzzed in. Ok, not what I expected. From the outside, a brick building that is in need of some flowers, color. Inside is wonderful with colorful local art, great music and a relaxed waiting room that was pretty full of people, yet everyone was talking to each other. Right off it was a very friendly atmosphere. I was greeted and introduced to ATG by a really nice girl and a short video that's in a separate room. After that, I grabbed a number and waited about 20 minutes that flew by. I have really bad social and generalized anxiety and met some really nice people I talked to my whole wait. I got to the counter and was even more nervous because I didn't know what I needed and had no clue weed was this detailed. Kate was one of the kindest, most patient people I have ever met. She made me feel comfortable immediately and answered all my questions, even related her own anxiety to mine. I didn't feel rushed at all, which I get really weary of if I know people are waiting lol. She recommended two strains for me and it's been 3 days and I already feel so much better. Not to mention, the entire staff was so friendly and easy going. It's just a place that you leave feeling happier not just from the medicine but from the experience.

First dispensary experience- not disappointed at all! Great first-time discount and friendly, knowledgeable staff.

Where do I begin... I have been using marijuana for over 30 years and the best pot I have ever seen anywhere in the world comes from ATG. Seriously, their flower is top notch. I love that they offer old school strains like chronic and blueberry plus they have some new stuff that i have only read about in magazines like captain's cake, amesia hayze. Their girl scout cookies is a lot more potent than what i got at the other place - great smell too. You guys are the best. I would like to see some distilled cartridges on the menu, or maybe some shatter soon please!

this place is DOPE, the best in LA, LOVELY

Nice place good selection captins cakes is good

Plenty of parking, easy in and easy out. Cash only (ATM in parking lot). Has the feel of a dispensary crossed with the dmv. Right down to the deli take a number system. Knowledgeable budtender and prices are in line (even slightly below) other dispensaries. They were out of chocolates and at this point seem to predominantly have flower, vape oil and tincture. Like all of these sort-ups, it will take time but good first experience. Make a day of it and head over to the north shore mall!!

Had a great experience at ATG this weekend. Very friendly and knowledgeable folks. Plenty of parking. Can't wait till they start serving edibles as well. My main reason for stopping by this location was because they carry Cannatonic (CBD) strain. My body doesn't like conventional pain-killers we get at pharmacies so this high-CBD strain works wonderfully for me. Definitely recommend it to anyone with any physical/inflammatory pain.

Definitely worth the Drive. The quality of the flower make the price ok. The service and people was great also. Everyone was very friendly and made you feel welcome. I am glad I finally made the trip from Lowell. I will be back in the future