Marijuana vending machines hit LA
Marijuana vending machiens are hitting LA. Let that sink-in for a moment. Are you paying attention again? OK, now get ready for the bad news: it’s almost as good as it sounds… almost.
Whether this is a good thing depends on your view of marijuana. An objective, educated view of the illegal (in the US) substance shows that cannabis is a much better alternative to alcohol and tobacco, two socially acceptable substances. The "drug" is still feared as a terribly harmful substance in America and around the world, but things are changing — for better or worse.
Government-regulated dispensaries in LA, like the Herbal Nutrition Center, are starting to deploy always-on, marijuana vending machines, but you’ll need to register with the appropriate people first.
First of all, according to the Thrillist, you’ll need a prescription to use cannabis. This is only available from a legitimate doctor. Then you’ll need to hit up an AVM (that’s what they’re called) location to get registered. Finally, they’ll give you a prepaid credit card featuring your profile, which includes dosage regulations and strain preference.
There are five strains available including OG Kush and Granddaddy Purps, two top-of-the-line strains. A sixth, dynamic, limited-time-only, option would be nice too, but I’m sure the stoners aren’t complaining.
Once you have your Weed ATM card, simply visit any cannabis vending machine to make your purchase. Oh yeah, don’t let the security guards scare you, they’re always there, and, while you’re in LA, why not visit a liquor store for some zig-zags and hit the Hollywood streets, right?
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January 27th, 2008
Danny, they call marijuana dope for a reason – because it has the potential to gradually turn a susceptible heavy user into one. The cognitive and psychological damage attributed to THC is well researched and well-documented.
I would agree that alcohol and tobacco are far more damaging and socially disruptive than marijuana – 27 years as a paramedic has taught me that lesson extremely well. But it has also taught me that there is no such thing as a safe drug, which is the unfortunate inference you make about marijuana in this article.
I read the article mentioned in your link, and looked at the who the contributors were. I didn’t see too much objectivity from the pro-marijuana lobby. Most of them were justifying legalisation because of the failure of prohibition. Funny how they were all a little short on medical evidence to back up their stance.
January 28th, 2008
Marijuana vending machines (report video)
http://marijuana-vending-machine.blogspot.com/
February 3rd, 2008
actually, it’s called dope after…
DOPAMINE. You know, that chemical in your body that makes you happy-happy when you eat, have sex, and such?
February 11th, 2008
NOTHING WRONG WITH THE IDEA IFYOU THOUGHT OF IT…I SEARCH FOR THIS PATENT AND COULDNT FIND IT AT THE GUYS NAME. ODES HE HAVE THE PATENT OR NOT. ID LIKE TO CHECK IT OUT. BUT IT IS THE FUTURE OF PHARMACEUTICAL VENDING…THANKS RICH S