Quincy Dispensary Makes Pot Pizza For Patients

QUINCY (CBS) – A medical marijuana dispensary in Quincy is offering patients a delicious way to treat their pain: pot pizza.
Ermont has been open since October and is uniquely integrated, complete with labs and growing areas, a retail space, and of a kitchen.
Using years of experience in Boston restaurants, team members are constantly looking for new ways to infuse flavorless liquid cannabinoids into ingredients and sauces. Their edible menu helps make life more normal for patients in pain.
Marijuana pizza made by Ermont dispensary in Quincy (WBZ-TV)
“A lot of our patients really wanted to basically figure out a different way to medicate that didn’t always remind them that they were trying to do something to take care of themselves,” said Steve Yaffe, Director of Operations at Ermont. “It really makes medicating seem like something that isn’t as scary.”
Ermont treats 300-400 patients on a busy day, and offers more traditional products as well.
Ermont medical marijuana dispensary in Quincy (WBZ-TV)
“A lot of our top sellers right now are olive oil, honey, peanut butter,” Yaffe said. “We’re working a vegan mayonnaise right now that patients will be able to put on a sandwich.”
Everything is clearly labeled with dosages, and is packaged in childproof containers. Patients in pain say it’s a total game changer.
“I’ve found that’s the only thing that helps,” said patient Wes Francois. “I want to stay away from pai...

Source: WBZ-TV - Breaking News, Weather and Sports for Boston, Worcester and New Hampshire - June 7, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Health – CBS Boston Tags: Health Local News Syndicated Local Juli McDonald Marijuana Medical Marijuana Source Type: news