Alternative Therapies Group (ATG) (Salem - Medical)

ATG used to have the best flower around... doesn’t seem up to par anymore.. Dry.. smells like hay.. seems to be rushed for the demand.. I would not recommend this to anyone who NEEDS quality medicine... the service and atmosphere is Ok...

I use to love this place but the new people they have in there are so unfriendly it's just not worth going anymore, on top of that when I went in over half of the menu was "temp out".

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!!

They have great weed.

It's a lot like going to the registry. A little institutional, but the people are friendly, respectful and helpful. And the strains are AMAZING.

The best flower!

Flowers are as they should be at top dollar prices. ATG offers discounts and then doesn't want to honor them .the cashiers are cookie cutter young people, when you questions the cashiers about misrepresntation they go passive aggressive and a acussee you of being rude and confused.can't recommend it.

Plenty of parking, very secure with a security guard in the parking lot. Friendly staff and quick intake process. I haven't tried their flower yet but I will they mostly look like fire. I went because I wanted to try the o pen. I really enjoyed it and look forward to getting new cartridges. I got the captains cake, and also the craft reserve white rhino. I really enjoyed the captains cake but honestly the craft reserve didn't taste that great and didn't think it hit as good even on the high heat settings. Will definitely go back when I'm on the north shore

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.

Never had an issue here! Always a good spot to pick up some cannabis. I like their flower the best and looking forward to more strains. Stop by here if you are here for medical reasons or recreational purposes!

Please get more Lemon OG Haze ASAP. By far my favorite flavor

I used to go to this location all the time when it was strictly medical, and it was just okay. Now you can’t even get in there. There’s very little parking and there’s always people crowding the lot. If you’re medical, don’t bother. Go somewhere else.

If you are considering visiting ATG, I highly recommend it. Service/Building Everyone I encountered was friendly and helpful. The parking is easy and the building is clean. Inside was much larger than I expected, around 5 bud tenders working. It is very organized with a similar set up to a DMV/RMV take a number and sit in the waiting area. However, the wait was very short, around 5 mins (I was there around 12:00pm on Saturday, their busiest day). Overall a very organized Dispensary. Strains/Quality The strain selection was exactly the same as their website’s menu. A decent selection with the majority being indica dominate. The buds are very high quality, trimmed correctly and cured correctly. They have a fair amount of west coast genetics and some 2familiar ones. I tried their Captains Cake, Granddaddy Purple, and The cobbler (pink cookies). The Captains Cake is a very unique strain I recommend picking some up if you ever have the chance. The Granddaddy Purple was by the far the best GDP I’ve ever had. I was blown away with this strain, it was perfect. Overall I would say their Quality is very high, strain selection needs improvement. Pros: Great service, quick, organized and the parking is free and very easy. The strains are interesting and very high quality. Prices are not excessive on the flower although they could come down quit a bit. If you are an indica lover ATG is the place to go. Cons: No edibles or extracts other than tincture and disposable vape pens. The price on the rick simpson oil is border line offensive. No one could afford to purchase the Rick Simpson oil from ATG with a chronic illness. The strain selection is very indica dominate, only one sativa with a few hybrids but even then the hybrids are all indica dominate. Overall Grade: B+ Interesting Fact: ATG was the first dispensary to open in Massachusetts.

Place is really at a low point right now. You would think being the first dispensary open in the state they would be on the upswing. Been coming here since it opened, I live 5 min away. Last visit, 1 type of oil cartridge, limit 2 per person. 4 of the exact same strains since the fall. No sativas ever,no edibles. Customer service is great except for 2 girls who are permanently miserable, I'm sure other visitors know who I'm talking about. Cmon guys your slipping badly.

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!!

Horrible experience nobody greets you Im Hispanic and I felt uncomfortable being inside there definitely needs to get some color in there y’all need to get it together being honest I gave y’all second chance and it was horrible no wonder why nobody wants to go there anymore and I honestly don’t need y’all to apologize to me cause y’all still probably not gonna change y’all ways good luck to y’all 👍🏾

Would not come back here. The store Display are not the same strains on the store menu or Leafly menu and are far from top shelf quality!

Sub par.. Lack of product

Cash only establishment. No on-site ATM. Pricing: $47.00 an eighth. Currently Offering Flower Only. Hourly group appts., schedule online in advance. Mine @10AM, a line was outside already. No, I'm not in love with the location. It's out in the open when you are waiting (prepare for this based on the weather!). 1st TIMERS-You get a pkg. of info & forms sign & a video to watch. Leave extra time on your 1st visit for the video 10-15 mins. Aug 5 Menu: Glue Scout Glue Sat/Ind Hybrid(1/4 only); Serious Happiness Sat/Ind Hybrid(Any); Blue Indica (1/8 only). The amount matters based on how much you wanted to buy. I wanted an 1/8 of the S/I hybrids but had to get a 1/4 & an 1/8 since everything is premeasured off site. Returning patients are in & out pretty quick. They have concentrates & misc products on standby once the DPH get the testing in order (only 1 place does it & doesn't test for all of the state req.) Employees were friendly & would ask if they didn't know. Change has to start somewhere & ATG is the 1st dispensary in Mass; DPH doesn't make the process easy. All of the check ins, video/pamphlet info, lack of product is ALL due to DPH regulations. I will be back & look forward to seeing how ATG evolves.

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

Not enough strains, keep promising edibles.. they have lame excuses for everything. Right now they only gave two buds worth smoking and they are so dry. Also theyre oils are weak as heck. Theyre has been times they have had a really good strain, i guess you could say this place is a hit or miss.

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.

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. :)

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 !