Evans is a libertarian who doesn't believe in registering his business with authorities, although he says he has discussed his operation with police and the district attorney's office. He says he uses pot himself because he suffers from manic-depressive disorder. But his involvement with medical marijuana began as an outgrowth of his activism on behalf of legalizing marijuana in general. They also attest that no other drug works. No doctor's note or involvement is required, nor is the statement signed under penalty of perjury.
Customers can buy as much marijuana as they want at a time, but can come in only once per day.
At least two dozen customers arrived during the first hour of business on a recent Saturday, one in a wheelchair. One young woman said she used marijuana for menstrual cramps, and a psychologist who treats heroin addicts said he had been told about the place by a client who said marijuana helped keep heroin cravings at bay. The psychologist said he used it for his own migraines. They also have the strictest requirements, including having doctors' recommendations renewed each year. Not only do they verify letters with doctors, they say they check with state authorities to make sure the doctor is licensed to practice.