He says the card - which Dresdale says is the first of its kind - is largely positive. But for a few people, he says it won't work. "People will buy merchandise and trade that merchandise for drugs," said Parkinson.



Meredith says the card would have helped him avoid racking up $20,000 in debt. It's another side effect he still lives with. "A lot of the manipulation is taken out. It's really a beautiful thing," said Meredith.



The card goes live next week and will be available nationwide.