Alternative Essence is your premier patient access point in Southern Maine. We are strictly by appointment only. However, we will take appointments same hour. Please feel free to call, text or email any questions or to make an appointment. A valid medical card is required. As per Maine at this time only the following Out of State card holders are eligible for purchase. Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington, Washington DC.