Rick Simpson Oil (RSO) in Aleutians East Borough: The Complete Guide by OilWell Cannabis

We know what it means to live where the weather is harsh, the nearest specialist might be a bush plane flight away, and when you’re hurting, you need solutions that actually work — not promises that fall apart when the storms roll in. Here in Aleutians East Borough, from Sand Point to King Cove, from Akutan to False Pass, we’ve built our lives on practicality, resilience, and helping our neighbors. That’s exactly the spirit we bring to this guide about Rick Simpson Oil.

We’re OilWell Cannabis, a Houston-based company with roots in the Texas borderlands and a mission born from saving a paralyzed dog named Bentley. We don’t have a storefront in Sand Point or a delivery truck driving the Alaska Peninsula Highway — because that highway doesn’t exist. But we do have something that matters more for Aleutians East Borough residents: same-day shipping from our Houston facility to Anchorage, with reliable onward delivery to your community via USPS Priority Mail, complete with cold-weather packaging that protects potency through the maritime climate and subarctic temperatures that define life here. We ship to every village, every PO box, every remote address in the Borough. And we publish our complete formulas publicly, so if you can’t afford our products, you can still make your own with the exact recipe that saved Bentley’s life and helped our founder quit Xanax cold turkey.

This guide is different from anything else you’ll find online about RSO. We’re not going to sell you snake oil. We’re not going to tell you cannabis cures cancer. What we are going to do is give you every piece of evidence, every specification, every detail we have — so you can decide for yourself whether RSO is right for your situation, whether you’re dealing with chronic pain from fishing injuries, PTSD from military service, sleep disruption from the endless summer light, or the side effects of chemotherapy that sent you to Anchorage for treatment.

Who Was Rick Simpson and Why Does His Story Matter to Aleutians East Borough?

Rick Simpson was a power engineer from Nova Scotia — a working-class tradesman, not a doctor. In 1997, he fell from scaffolding at a hospital where he worked. The doctors gave him medications that didn’t help his post-concussion symptoms and tinnitus. When he asked about cannabis, they refused to discuss it. Sound familiar? In Aleutians East Borough, we’ve all had that experience — whether it’s a fishing injury that the clinic in King Cove can’t fully treat, or chronic pain that the providers in Sand Point are hesitant to address with anything beyond opioids.

In 2003, Simpson had three bumps on his arm diagnosed as basal cell carcinoma. Instead of conventional treatment, he applied concentrated cannabis oil he’d made and claimed the lesions disappeared in four days. No biopsy, no independent medical verification — just his personal testimony. But that testimony became the origin story of Rick Simpson Oil, and it sparked a global movement. By 2005, he was giving his oil away for free to cancer patients, people with chronic pain, diabetes, infections, glaucoma, arthritis, depression, and insomnia. The RCMP raided him twice. He eventually left Canada for Europe, continuing his advocacy from Croatia and the Netherlands.

Here’s the critical context: Simpson was not a medical authority. He had no clinical training, never published a trial, never submitted his work to peer review. His evidence was personal testimony and community stories. That’s not to dismiss his contribution — he drew attention to cannabinoids when the world was ignoring them, and the term “RSO” remains the most recognized name for full-spectrum cannabis extract. But for residents of Aleutians East Borough making health decisions, it’s essential to understand the difference between a historically significant advocate and clinically validated medicine.

The Traditional RSO Protocol: What Simpson Recommended

Simpson’s protocol was specific: 60 grams of oil over approximately 90 days. The dosing was aggressive:

• Week 1: Half a grain of rice-sized dose (10-15mg) three times daily
• Weeks 2-5: Double every four days until reaching 1 gram per day
• Weeks 5-12: Maintain 1 gram daily, divided into three doses
• Administration: Primarily sublingual or oral; topical for skin lesions
• Post-protocol: 1-2 grams monthly maintenance indefinitely

The problem for Aleutians East Borough residents: This protocol was designed for crude, unstandardized oil. Traditional RSO was 60-90% delta-9 THC — meaning at peak dosing, patients consumed 600-900mg of THC daily. That’s 30-45 times the typical FDA-approved dronabinol dose. The risks at those levels include severe impairment, anxiety, tachycardia, and cannabis use disorder. There’s also zero controlled trial validation. No randomized studies, no cohort data, no independent verification. For someone in False Pass who needs to stay alert for fishing or in Sand Point who can’t afford to be incapacitated, that level of unpredictability is dangerous.

Traditional RSO had other issues:

• No standardization: Every batch varied based on strain and grower
• Toxic solvents: Used naphtha (lighter fluid) or 99% isopropyl alcohol — neither food-grade
• No lab testing: No COAs, no contaminant screening, no potency verification
• No terpenes: High heat destroyed the aromatic compounds that may contribute to therapeutic effects

In Aleutians East Borough, where healthcare access is limited and emergency services may be hours away, these are not abstract concerns. They’re life-and-death considerations.

How OilWell’s RSO Formulas Are Different — And Why That Matters for Alaska

We built our RSO formulas to solve every problem with traditional RSO while honoring Simpson’s core principle: medicine should be accessible, and patients should control their own treatment. Here’s how our approach differs and why those differences matter specifically for Aleutians East Borough:

1. Multi-Cannabinoid Precision, Not Single-Strain Guesswork
Traditional RSO was whatever THC-dominant indica strain someone grew. Our formula contains seven specific cannabinoids at exact ratios:

• CBD: 4,500mg (27% of total) — for anxiety modulation and baseline anti-inflammatory support
• CBG: 3,000mg (18%) — neuroprotective properties relevant for traumatic brain injuries common in commercial fishing
• Delta-8 THC: 6,000mg (36%) — anti-nausea effects for chemotherapy patients traveling to Anchorage for treatment
• THCa: 1,500mg (9%) — preserved acidic form for non-psychoactive anti-inflammatory use during fishing season
• Delta-9 THC: 90mg (0.5%) — minimal baseline, customer can increase via decarboxylation
• CBN: 750mg (4.5%) — sleep architecture support for those dealing with Alaska’s extreme light/dark cycles
• CBC: 750mg (4.5%) — neurogenesis support, potentially relevant for PTSD treatment in veteran populations

Total: 16,590mg cannabinoids in a 30mL bottle (553mg/mL). That’s 27 times more total actives than typical hemp RSO products, but with controlled ratios that target multiple pathways simultaneously.

2. Terpene Preservation for Full Entourage Effect
Traditional RSO had zero terpenes. We include live terpenes at 5% with seven specific compounds:

• Limonene (citrus-bright) — mood elevation during the dark winter months
• Myrcene — muscle relaxation after long days on a fishing vessel
• Caryophyllene (pepper/spice) — direct CB2 activation for inflammation without psychoactivity
• Pinene (forest-fresh) — respiratory support and mental clarity
• Linalool (lavender) — anxiety reduction for isolated living conditions
• Humulene (earthy) — appetite modulation
• Terpinolene (piney/fruity) — complex modulation of other compounds

For Aleutians East Borough residents who understand that the “smell of rain on spruce” or “the scent of salmonberries” affects mood, this terpene profile makes intuitive sense. These aren’t just flavors — they’re the plant’s natural synergy.

3. Patient-Controlled Potency: The THCa Innovation
This is crucial for life in Aleutians East Borough. Our sublingual oil contains 1,500mg of THCa in its raw, non-psychoactive form. You have three options:

Option 1: Raw (No Heat)
Use the oil straight from the bottle. THCa provides anti-inflammatory benefits via COX-2 inhibition and neuroprotection via PPARγ pathways, with zero impairment. Perfect for:

• Working on a fishing boat during peak season
• Driving the few roads in the Borough
• Managing daytime pain while staying functional
• Avoiding failed drug tests (THCa doesn’t trigger standard THC tests)

Option 2: Home Decarboxylation
Transfer oil to an oven-safe glass dish, heat at 260°F for 45-60 minutes. This converts THCa to delta-9 THC. The math: 1,500mg THCa → 1,315mg delta-9 THC, plus our existing 90mg = **1,405mg total delta-9 THC** in the bottle. Combined with 6,000mg delta-8 THC, you achieve psychoactive potency comparable to traditional illegal RSO, but 100% legally because you control the activation after purchase.

Option 3: Vape Cartridge (Auto-Decarboxylation)
Our 1g vape cartridge vaporizes at 400-450°F, instantly converting THCa to THC with each puff. Onset in 1-2 minutes for breakthrough pain, nausea, or panic attacks. Perfect for:

• Sudden weather-related anxiety
• Acute pain flares when you’re miles from the clinic
• Nausea during chemotherapy cycles
• PTSD episodes that need immediate intervention

4. Solvent-Free, Lab-Tested Safety
No naphtha. No butane. No isopropyl alcohol. We blend purified cannabinoid distillates in organic MCT oil (medium-chain triglycerides). Every batch is third-party tested for:

• Cannabinoid potency (±2% accuracy)
• Heavy metals (arsenic, cadmium, lead, mercury)
• 400+ pesticides
• Residual solvents (FDA Class 3 limits)
• Microbial contaminants (E. coli, Salmonella, Aspergillus)

Certificates of Analysis (COAs) are available on our website and ship with every order to Aleutians East Borough. When you’re in a community where everyone knows everyone, trust isn’t optional — it’s everything.

5. Two Formats for Different Aleutians East Borough Needs

RSO Sublingual Oil — $129.99

• 30mL bottle, 553mg/mL, ~40-60 doses
• Onset: 15-45 minutes (sublingual)
• Duration: 4-6 hours
• Best for: Daily chronic pain management, sleep maintenance, anti-inflammatory support during fishing season
• Daytime use: Take raw (non-decarbed) for zero impairment
• Nighttime use: Decarb for full-spectrum sleep and pain relief

RSO Vape Cartridge — $49.99

• 1g cartridge, 900mg+ cannabinoids
• Onset: 1-2 minutes (fastest available)
• Duration: 2-4 hours
• Best for: Breakthrough pain, acute nausea, panic attacks, PTSD flashbacks
• Universal 510-thread works with batteries available locally in Alaska
• Auto-decarbs THCa instantly at vaping temperature

Farm Bill Compliance and Alaska Law: What You Need to Know

The 2018 Farm Bill legalized hemp-derived products containing less than 0.3% delta-9 THC by dry weight. Our sublingual oil contains 90mg total delta-9 THC in a 30mL bottle — that’s 0.3% exactly, making it federally legal and legal in Alaska.

Alaska-specific context: Alaska Statutes AS 03.05.100-190 regulate industrial hemp. The Alaska Department of Natural Resources oversees the hemp program, and products meeting federal Farm Bill standards are legal for possession and use by adults 21+. There are no Alaska state restrictions that prevent us from shipping to any address in Aleutians East Borough.

THCa legal status: THCa is not delta-9 THC. At the point of sale, our product contains only 90mg delta-9 THC. You control decarboxylation after purchase. This legal distinction is the most significant innovation in cannabis accessibility since legalization — and it’s especially important for remote communities like those in the Aleutians, where legal cannabis dispensaries are non-existent and black market products carry unknown risks.

Important legal notice: We ship with full documentation, COAs, and receipts. International customers (including those in remote Alaska Native villages with unique postal arrangements) accept customs and legal responsibility. We’ve successfully delivered to addresses across the Aleutians using USPS Priority Mail’s rural Alaska service.

Open-Source Formulas: Because Accessibility Matters in Remote Alaska

Rick Simpson gave his oil away for free. We can’t do that at scale — we’re a business with lab testing, quality control, and employees. But we can do the next best thing: publish our complete formulas so you can make your own if our prices are out of reach.

This isn’t a marketing gimmick. It’s the same philosophy that led us to publish Bentley’s CBD golden paste recipe — the exact formula that saved a paralyzed dog from euthanasia. Here it is again, because it might help someone’s pet in Sand Point or Akutan:

Bentley’s CBD Golden Paste Recipe:

• 1/2 cup organic turmeric powder
• 1 cup water
• 1/3 cup unrefined organic coconut oil
• 1-2 tsp freshly ground black pepper (critical for absorption)
• CBD oil (dosage per pet size; consult your vet)

Instructions: Mix turmeric and water over low heat into a thick paste (7-10 minutes). Add coconut oil and pepper. Cool, store refrigerated up to 2 weeks. Mix with food.

Our RSO Sublingual Formula (exact specifications):

• CBD: 4,500mg (150mg/mL)
• CBG: 3,000mg (100mg/mL)
• Delta-8 THC: 6,000mg (200mg/mL)
• THCa: 1,500mg (50mg/mL)
• Delta-9 THC: 90mg (3mg/mL)
• CBN: 750mg (25mg/mL)
• CBC: 750mg (25mg/mL)
• Total: 16,590mg in 30mL (553mg/mL)
• Live Terpenes: 5% (limonene, myrcene, caryophyllene, pinene, linalool, humulene, terpinolene)
• Carrier: Organic MCT oil

Our RSO Vape Cartridge Formula:

• CBD: 30%
• CBG: 20%
• Delta-8 THC: 15%
• THCa: 10%
• CBN: 10%
• CBC: 10%
• Live Terpenes: 5%+

If you’re in Cold Bay or Nelson Lagoon and you have access to cannabinoid distillates, you can replicate these ratios. We provide the roadmap because Simpson’s vision was about access, not profit.

Delivery to Aleutians East Borough: How It Works

We know the logistics challenges of the Aleutians. USPS is your lifeline, and we’ve optimized our shipping accordingly:

From Houston to Anchorage: 2-3 business days via USPS Priority Mail
Anchorage to your village: Additional 1-3 business days depending on float plane or ferry schedules
Total time: 3-6 business days to any address in Aleutians East Borough
Cost: Flat $15 shipping for orders over $100; $10 for orders under $100
Packaging: Insulated, temperature-stable packaging protects potency through temperature swings from 50°F in summer to -10°F in winter

Order tracking: You’ll receive tracking via email when your order ships from Houston, plus updates as it moves through Anchorage and onto the final leg to your community.

Signature options: Available for those concerned about package security in shared mail facilities.

Discreet packaging: No cannabis branding visible — important in small communities where privacy matters.

International note: While Aleutians East Borough is part of the United States, some remote villages have customs-like postal procedures. We include full COAs and receipts to ensure smooth passage through any inspection points.

Condition-Specific Guidance for Aleutians East Borough Residents

Chronic Pain from Fishing Injuries
The commercial fishing industry that sustains Aleutians East Borough is brutal on bodies. Crushed fingers, bad backs, repetitive stress injuries — we’ve heard from your neighbors. Our formula addresses pain through multiple pathways:

• CBD: Modulates pain signaling [4]
• Delta-8 THC: Anti-nociceptive effects [9]
• Caryophyllene: Direct CB2 activation reduces inflammation [24]
• THCa: COX-2 inhibition without GI side effects of NSAIDs [12]

Usage: Start with 0.5mL raw sublingual oil in morning before heading to boat. Increase to 1mL at night, decarbed for sleep support. For acute flare-ups, use 2-3 vape puffs (onset in 1-2 minutes).

PTSD and Anxiety in Isolated Communities
Living in remote villages can amplify trauma. Whether it’s military service, surviving a fishing accident, or the stress of being weathered-in for weeks, PTSD affects many in the Aleutians.

• CBD: Reduces anxiety via serotonin modulation [3]
• CBG: Anxiolytic effects in early research [7]
• Linalool: Calming terpene with lavender-like properties [25]
• Limonene: Mood elevation during dark winters [21]

Usage: 0.3mL raw sublingual in morning for daytime functionality. Increase to 0.5-1mL at night. Vape available for acute panic episodes.

Chemotherapy Support
Many cancer patients from Aleutians East Borough travel to Anchorage or Seattle for treatment. Our formula helps manage side effects:

• Delta-8 THC: Antiemetic for nausea [9]
• CBD: Anxiolytic buffer [3]
• CBN: Sleep architecture during treatment [16][17]

Usage: 1mL sublingual 1 hour pre-chemo. 2-3 vape puffs for breakthrough nausea. 1-2mL at night for sleep.

Sleep Disruption from Extreme Light/Dark Cycles
Alaska’s summer sun and winter darkness wreak havoc on circadian rhythms.

• CBN: 25-50mg (1-2mL) before bed supports sleep architecture [16][17]
• Myrcene: Relaxing terpene for muscle tension [23]
• Decarbed THC: Sedative properties when activated [14]

Usage: Take 1-2mL decarboxylated oil 30 minutes before desired sleep time.

General Titration Principle for All Conditions: Start low, go slow. Begin with 0.25-0.5mL sublingual. Wait 2-3 hours to assess effects before increasing. Body weight, metabolism, and concurrent medications all affect response.

Scientific Evidence: What We Know and What We Don’t

We promised no snake oil. Here’s the honest assessment of our formula’s components:

Well-Supported (Human Clinical Evidence):

• CBD: Strongest evidence for rare epilepsies [2]; modest evidence for chronic pain [4] and anxiety [3]
• Delta-9 THC: Established for chemo nausea and HIV appetite [1][13]

Emerging (Review and Preclinical):

• Delta-8 THC: Similar pharmacology to delta-9 but less potent [9]; anti-nausea potential [9]
• CBG: Neuroprotective and anxiolytic in animal models [7][8]; human evidence sparse
• THCa: Anti-inflammatory via COX-2 [12]; non-psychoactive until heated
• CBC: Anti-inflammatory and neurogenic in preclinical studies [18][19]

Weak (Mostly Preclinical/Hype):

• CBN: Marketed heavily for sleep, but human evidence is weak [16][17]
• Terpenes: Plausible bioactivity [20][29], but robust human proof of entourage effects is limited

Safety Considerations:

• High-dose THC (600-900mg/day as in traditional RSO) carries risks: psychosis, anxiety, tachycardia, cannabis use disorder [15]
• Our formula delivers far lower baseline delta-9 THC (90mg total in bottle), with customer-controlled activation
• CBD can affect liver enzymes and drug interactions [6] — important if you’re on medications from the Alaska Native Medical Center
• Delta-8 THC is psychoactive and will cause impairment after decarboxylation [9]
• Do not operate boats, ATVs, or vehicles while using activated product

Bottom Line: Our formula is based on the best available science, but we don’t overstate what we know. Cannabis is not a cure-all. It is a tool that may help manage symptoms for some people.

Media Recognition: Why ABC13 Houston Keeps Calling Us

Between 2019 and 2023, ABC13 Houston featured us in seven news segments. Why does that matter for Aleutians East Borough? Because mainstream media validation from America’s fourth-largest market means we’ve earned credibility that no amount of marketing spend could buy. Here’s what they documented:

September 2019: “I’m not trying to sell people snake oil… There’s enough research that people just need to know and have the best possible version to base their opinions off of.” — The origin of our transparency philosophy.

March 2021: “Pain comes in a lot of different forms.” — Our ecosystem-building support for other entrepreneurs like Jonathan Pina’s High Maintenance Edibles.

May 2021: “Maybe you want to get high.” — Steve Campion’s investigative piece on Delta-8 where we gave uncensored honesty about psychoactive effects.

August 2021: We gave away 1,000 caviar pre-rolls (approx. $35,000 in product) to encourage COVID vaccination, working directly with the City of Houston. No political agenda — just community health.

October 2021: When Texas DSHS classified Delta-8 as Schedule I overnight, we proactively removed all products before enforcement and warned other operators who were unknowingly shipping narcotics. We absorbed the revenue loss to act ethically.

October 2022: Featured our upcoming CBD vending machine and revealed Colin’s personal marijuana conviction history. “I would love to see people not get hurt for this anymore.”

April 2023: Colin on camera growing hemp: “Right now is actually a pretty Renaissance time that should be enjoyed.”

Five different reporters, seven features, four years. This is earned credibility, not purchased PR.

The OilWell Origin Story: From a Paralyzed Dog to Serving Aleutians East Borough

Everything starts with Bentley, Colin’s dog. Paralyzed, facing euthanasia, the vet said pain meds would destroy his organs. A rescue worker asked: “You’ve moved how many tons of weed and you’ve never heard of CBD?” That question changed everything.

Colin made CBD golden paste. Bentley got up and brought him his ball. Dogs don’t respond to placebo. That was real.

Bentley lived ten more years, dying naturally at twenty. During those years, Colin developed formulas for every age-related condition:

• Neurodegeneration → CBG and THCa for brain protection
• Dementia → CBC for neurogenesis
• Glaucoma → THC for intraocular pressure
• Arthritis → Multi-pathway anti-inflammation using CBD, CBG, THCa, and caryophyllene

Single cannabinoids weren’t enough. Bentley needed synergy. That multi-cannabinoid precision is now in every bottle we ship to Alaska.

Colin then used that same knowledge to quit Xanax cold turkey after his own PTSD and benzo addiction. Peace Gummies were born from midnight experiments during withdrawal. He still uses the vape form for insomnia and severe PTSD.

This isn’t corporate cannabis. This is survival knowledge turned into science, then turned into products.

How to Order RSO in Aleutians East Borough

Step 1: Visit oilwellcbd.com and select your product:

• RSO Sublingual Oil — $129.99
• RSO Vape Cartridge — $49.99

Step 2: Enter your Aleutians East Borough address. Our system recognizes all villages:

• Sand Point, AK 99661
• King Cove, AK 99612
• Akutan, AK 99553
• False Pass, AK 99583
• Cold Bay, AK 99571
• And all remote addresses

Step 3: Select shipping. USPS Priority Mail with cold-weather packaging is standard.

Step 4: Complete age verification (21+ required). We accept Alaska state ID, driver’s license, or passport.

Step 5: Receive tracking. Orders ship from Houston within 24 hours. You’ll see updates through Anchorage and onto your local post office.

Questions? Call (832) 416-2816 or email [email protected]. We’re on Texas time but respond to Alaskan customers within 12 hours.

Legal Compliance and Your Responsibility in Alaska

• Age: 21+ only
• Alaska law: Farm Bill-compliant hemp products are legal statewide
• Federal law: Our product meets 2018 Farm Bill standards (<0.3% delta-9 THC at sale)
• Customer responsibility: If you decarboxylate THCa into THC, you are creating a psychoactive substance. Do not operate vehicles or machinery. Understand that activated product may cause impairment and could affect drug test results.
• Medical disclaimer: Consult your healthcare provider at the Alaska Native Medical Center, Eastern Aleutian Tribes clinic, or your local provider before use. Do not replace prescribed treatments without medical supervision.

The Bottom Line for Aleutians East Borough

We can’t change the weather. We can’t build a bridge to Anchorage. We can’t make the fishing easier on your back. But we can provide a product that:

• Is lab-tested and safe
• Gives you control over psychoactivity
• Ships reliably to your remote address
• Comes with complete transparency
• Is backed by actual science, not hype
• Has helped people quit benzos, manage PTSD, and extend quality of life

From our founder’s childhood in the dangerous Borderplex to his work at Baylor College of Medicine, from a paralyzed dog named Bentley to seven ABC13 features, from Houston’s Montrose neighborhood to your PO box in King Cove — we’ve built this company on the principle that people deserve honest information and quality products.

We don’t know if RSO is right for you. Only you can decide that. But we can give you everything you need to make an informed decision — including the recipe if you want to make it yourself.

That’s the OilWell promise. And we keep our promises, even to the last frontier.

OilWell Cannabis
810 Richmond Avenue, Houston, TX 77006
(832) 416-2816 | [email protected]
oilwellcbd.com

Delivering research-backed cannabinoid medicine to Aleutians East Borough since 2019.