Alternative Therapies Group (ATG) (Salem - Medical)

So yeah, it's a yucky location. Try to park as close as possible and just keep an open mind. Because everyone, even the security guards, are super nice, friendly and inviting! Everyone on hand answers any questions and once you're inside the building, it's pretty relaxed and it eases up the tensions. They're super aware of how it looks from the outside and they make the efforts to make up for it with care and friendliness. Pricey and somewhat limited strain selection but I'll be going back. :)

Going back today for my second visit. Looking forward to seeing new strains that may have become available over the past month. My first trip back in July was awesome, everyone was really cool, easy to deal with. People need to keep in mind this is only the first dispensary that's opened in MA, the way this goes will set precedent for all dispensaries in the future! I look forward to being able to say I was a patient at the first dispensary that opened in mass while they were getting situated because it's only a matter of time before we look like CO & CA! Keep up the good work ATG

Place is still dirty looking and their bud quality isn't great... No kief spilling off buds, bad trim jobs, lots of sticks. Worse, you have to choose it via a tv screen instead of inspecting buds like everywhere else in the world. I asked a lot of advanced questions and they couldn't answer any of them. Bah.

Parking is very good and a friendly security staff met me outside to check my identity. Met inside by a friendly staff and watched a short into video. I was then called to the desk to buy my med. Bought the blue. A hybrid indicia dominant. Buds are frost city. Well worth my ride !

honestly I've been here before and I got the Grand Daddy purple that they had and it was pretty good but I got the Afghani, the bomb, and headband this time and I literally threw out the bomb, I've had leafy bud before that was frosty and I smoked it but this was no frost it was just straight leaf there is no bud after you pulled the leaf off, if you took all the leaf off it there was no weed. absolutely the worst bud i have ever gotten from anyone off leafly. even the caregivers. i wont ever trust them again if they would hand that crap out. go find out for yourself. get a small amount and you will be so happy you didn't waste more money. only get a gram. its that bad

Sub par.. Lack of product

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.

Everything about my first experience at Alternative Therapies Group was truly outstanding. After six months of very mixed reviews, I went in somewhat cautiously, but was immediately calmed by every single employee: it may sound over the top, but this is possibly the kindest, friendliest, most welcoming staff I have EVER encountered at ANY place of business! The prices are comparable to most caregiver services, and the orientation process isn’t nearly as long or cumbersome as I expected: a video message from the medical director that runs about 12 minutes, a few minutes of introduction to everything by the extremely friendly staff director, and three consent forms to sign along with a stack of surprisingly helpful literature to take home. I arrived ten minutes early for my first-time visit and was let in right away, and the entire duration of my visit, including the orientation, was only 35 minutes. The employee who waited on me was fantastic, offering personal insights into the medicine available and demonstrating how to use the o.Pen that I decided to purchase. I treat anxiety, depression, and severe muscle tension with medical cannabis, and the employee personally recommended the evenly balanced hybrid Serious Happiness in treating the former as well as the Afghani o.Pen cartridge, which is relatively high in both THC and CBD, for treating the latter. The medicine is pre-packaged in a prescription bottle which details everything from when it was harvested and packaged to the estimated cannabinoid contents. And when I got home and opened up my bottle I was greeted by a cotton-candy like smell and big, fresh, buds covered in sugary crystals: the most beautiful batch of cannabis I have ever seen outside of The Netherlands. The staff member’s recommendation lead to Serious Happiness being the best anti-anxiety AND anti-depression medicine I have ever taken, and in turn it has immediately become my new favorite strain--I can’t wait for this Serious Seeds limited edition to appear on Leafly so I can rightfully rave about it! Furthermore, the results of the Afghani oil in treating pain proved to be unrivaled, and introduced me to the benefits of CO2 oil, which I am sure I will be making great use of in the future. The employees all made me feel so truly welcomed every step of the way, and their interactions with returning customers indicated that this is a place where people can continually return to feel safe, comfortable, and understood treating a variety of visible and/or invisible ailments. I am so grateful to ATG for a life-changing first trip to a dispensary. Due to the tight DPH restrictions, ATG may not look like a CA or CO dispensary, but once inside you couldn’t feel any more at ease thanks to the staff, and the quality of the medicine is almost beyond compare. I look forward to returning, and I enthusiastically recommend Alternative Therapies Group to every MA patient!

😗💨💨💨 ATG gets: 🍁🍁🍁🍁 LEAFS! ATG was the third MA state dispensary I went to go visit. After doing some "homework" about ATG, I read they were the first state dispensary in Massachusetts. They read one say how they "got all their bugs ironed out there" so I had to go. Parking is nice and plenty. They do have a guard at the front door. Wicked nice guy just making sure everybody is safe 💯 I went inside, went thru a medal detector (like the one in a state court) and then filled out a packet of paperwork and watched a short movie. I then grabbed a number and stood in line. I noticed they sell tinctures and flowers mostly. Didn't see any edibles or concentrates 😕🤗 The flower: I got 6 different strains. Mostly Indica which is fine; one small thing that I didn't like is how they put the flower into a regular orange pill bottle. I like other dispensaries way of using safe B12 child proof bottles.🙂🙃🙂 Tincture: I did buy a hybrid tincture. Very very good. I will come back for that 😍 The girls were really nice that helped me check out. I didn't feel rushed or I was being annoying to them at all. After when it was time to leave, they show you another door to leave out of. You enter in one door and you exit the build thru a different door. All in all It was a good day!

I love the bud, of the recreational shops in Massachusetts, it's the best one I've gone to. Their buds have good flavors and I like the quality of the smoke.

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 :)

The flower was ok, I've been using the o-pen vape cartridges which have been amazing. The flower on the other hand... Horrible trimming... I pay for bud, not lazily trimmed buds... The amount of leaves remaining on the bus was completely unacceptable in my eyes, definitely something they need to work on... Quality of the bud was good, but the trimming was subpar to pathetic... Not sure if it was done intentionally to keep the weight up, or what, but that would have to change for me in order to use this place consistently.

The best medical bud in Massachusetts! Craft Reserve Oul Had a super high %

They only have two stains as of now 'Serious Happiness' and 'White Rhino'. Was told they'll be getting more starting next week. O.Pen branded vapes will be available in a month. Quality was A++, as was the service. As for the atmosphere, pretty spot on about it being like the DMV. Just happy the dispensary is finally here.

First time recreational purchaser at this location. Drove an hour to get there. Very impressed with the security, IDs being checked, and the way appointment flow was handled. However, the person who assisted me was zero help, even after I told her I needed guidance. She pointed to a paper list in front of the register and said these are your choices today. I was so disappointed because I had studied the online menu before going (as my appointment confirmation suggested) to educate and figure out what to buy. When I looked at the choices on the paper, none of the products I wanted were available, and the choices were extremely limited. The website menus need to be updated daily with what is available to who. Also, there was one small sparse display to look at while waiting in line. Zero vapes, papers, paraphernalia, etc. to look at). Zero education to the new user. I had very high hopes. Display samples of available product behind glass shelving so consumers can peruse and learn while waiting in line, put up posters of information and types of product. I didn’t see one vape or edible. Unfortunately I won’t be going back.

awesome first visit experience!!! will definitely come back :)

The Craft cartridges are top quality and all the flower I have purchased has been great. The service is always excellent. So grateful to have ASG recreational. Thank you!

Without a doubt the worst dispensary in Mass. Dried out flower, no wax, no pax, and rude budtenders. Forget about this place. Plenty of first class alternatives.

Last week I was sold an open vape craft reserve cartridge that was missing half of its contents. Be sure to check your cartridges before leaving the store

Quality of the flower was amazing. Well currated, potent, fresh taste. I bought Serious Happiness and am seriously happy with my choice. I was disappointed by the current lack of choice and how I ordered. But firmly believe these to be temporary issues. The people were as fast and friendly as they could be. But it all felt very institutionalized and overcomplicated. It's great they're finally here and I look forward to seeing how this process evolves.

People working here are extremely helpful and polite, never feel rushed, always willing to answer all my questions !!

I have been to ATG 4-5 times over the last month (since I got my card). The staff is pretty awesome. They do their best to help with the strains they have available for patients. The are other dispensaries that have more available strains but are quite crowded and ATG never seems to have large lines

The only complaint I have is the security guard smoking cigarettes at the door while people are standing in line. This is a medical dispensary and if I can’t vape my cannabis then you surely can’t smoke in my face.

I had a lot of questions and Lauren was so helpful in answering all of them. I never felt hurried or rushed by her. So far I've tried the catatonic and gorilla glue. Love the gorilla glue for relief. I know I probably overdid today because I felt like I could and I'll pay for it tomorrow, but maybe when I try the granddaddy purple before bed I'll sleep well and my body will actually be able to recover some.