Rick Simpson Oil (RSO) in Anchorage Municipality: The Complete Guide by OilWell Cannabis

Living in Anchorage means understanding extremes. Eighteen-hour winter nights. Summer days that never quite darken. The kind of cold that tests your resolve and your joints. Whether you’re a veteran at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson adjusting to civilian life, a commercial fisher dealing with chronic pain from years on the water, or someone facing a cancer diagnosis at Providence Alaska Medical Center or Alaska Regional Hospital, you’ve likely heard whispers about Rick Simpson Oil. Maybe you’ve seen it mentioned in online patient forums, or heard about it at one of Anchorage’s cannabis dispensaries, or had a neighbor in Eagle River or Girdwood swear by it for their arthritis.

We wrote this guide because Anchorage residents deserve the truth about RSO — not the hype, not the mythology, and certainly not the dangerous misinformation that can lead people to delay proven treatments. This is the most comprehensive RSO resource available anywhere, and we created it specifically for our neighbors across Anchorage Municipality, from Turnagain Arm to the Mat-Su Valley. We’ll walk you through the actual history, the hard science, the real risks, and how our Houston-made formulas address the problems that traditional RSO never could.

Because here’s what matters in Anchorage: when you’re dealing with winter darkness that crushes your mood, or chronic pain that makes walking through the snow unbearable, or the anxiety that comes with isolation in America’s northernmost major city, you need solutions that actually work — and you need to understand exactly what you’re putting in your body. No mysteries. No snake oil. Just evidence, transparency, and formulas we publish in full so you can make your own if you choose.

Who Was Rick Simpson and Why Does His Story Matter to Anchorage?

Rick Simpson was born in 1949 in Amherst, Nova Scotia — about as far from Anchorage as you can get geographically, but not so far in spirit. He was a power engineer, a blue-collar tradesman like so many who built Alaska. No medical degree. No research background. Just a man who, like many Anchorage residents, got let down by conventional medicine and decided to take matters into his own hands.

In 1997, while working at a hospital in Moncton, Simpson fell from scaffolding and suffered a serious head injury. The aftermath included persistent tinnitus and dizziness that the medications prescribed by his doctors either failed to touch or made worse. When he asked his physician about cannabis as an alternative, he was dismissed outright. Sound familiar? In Anchorage, where we have some of the highest rates of chronic pain and PTSD in the nation, we know this story intimately. We know what it’s like when the medical system runs out of answers and you’re left searching for anything that might help.

Simpson’s interest intensified after learning about a 1974 NIH-funded study at the Medical College of Virginia, where researchers reported that THC slowed or shrank tumors in mice. That study — ironically designed to prove cannabis harmful — became his north star. But here’s the critical context the study’s findings were never replicated in controlled human cancer trials. This is the pattern that repeats throughout cannabis history: promising preclinical signals that crash against the complexity of human disease.

The 2003 Skin Cancer Incident: Where Hope and Evidence Diverge

The pivotal moment came in 2003, when Simpson claimed that three bumps on his arm, diagnosed as basal cell carcinoma, disappeared after he applied concentrated cannabis oil and covered them with bandages for four days. No biopsy confirmation. No independent medical verification. No peer-reviewed documentation. Just his personal testimony.

This is where we have to be blunt with our Anchorage neighbors: Simpson’s account is historically significant as the catalyst for a global movement, but it is not medical evidence. In Anchorage, where we have world-class cancer care at Providence and Alaska Regional, where clinical trials run through the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium, where we understand the difference between anecdote and proof — we cannot present this story as anything other than what it is: one man’s experience that inspired thousands but that science has never validated.

The problem is that desperate people facing cancer diagnoses at Alaska’s oncology centers hear this story and think, “What do I have to lose?” The answer is: time. The opportunity to pursue proven treatments. The chance at remission that comes from following your oncologist’s plan. We honor Simpson’s story because it opened doors for research, but we will never use it to suggest anyone in Anchorage should replace proven cancer therapy with oil.

The Traditional RSO Protocol: What Simpson Actually Recommended

Simpson’s treatment protocol was specific: 60 grams of concentrated cannabis oil over approximately 90 days. For Anchorage residents researching this online, you’ll find dozens of forums repeating these numbers like gospel. Here is exactly what he prescribed, so you can see it for yourself and understand why modern formulation science has moved far beyond this approach.

The 90-Day Schedule

Week 1: Start with a dose the size of half a grain of dry rice — roughly 10-15mg of oil — taken three times daily. Total daily intake: 30-45mg. Simpson emphasized starting small to allow the body to adjust to THC’s psychoactive effects.

Weeks 2-5: Double the dose every four days. The goal: reach approximately 1 gram (1,000mg) of oil per day by week 5, divided into three 333mg doses.

Weeks 5-12: Maintain 1 gram per day until all 60 grams are consumed. At this dosing level, the remaining 50+ grams would be consumed over the final 7-8 weeks.

Administration Methods

• Oral/sublingual: Primary route. Place under tongue or swallow.
• Topical: For skin cancers, apply directly to lesion under bandage, changed every 3-4 days.
• Inhalation: Not recommended as primary treatment, though acknowledged for immediate symptom relief.

Tolerance and Psychoactive Effects

Simpson claimed patients develop tolerance within 3-4 weeks and that the “high” is temporary. He recommended nighttime dosing initially and warned against driving.

Important Context for Anchorage Residents Evaluating This Protocol

We cannot stress this enough: this protocol has never been validated in controlled trials. The doses are enormous. At 1 gram per day of traditional RSO (60-90% THC), you’re consuming 600-900mg of delta-9 THC daily. For perspective, the FDA-approved synthetic THC drug dronabinol is typically dosed at 2.5-20mg per day. Simpson’s protocol delivers 30-450 times that amount.

The risks at these doses are real: severe intoxication, anxiety, panic, tachycardia, hypotension, and cannabis use disorder. In Anchorage’s winter conditions, where driving on ice already demands full cognitive function, impairment is not just dangerous — it can be deadly. And for cancer patients at Providence or Alaska Regional, using unregulated, unstandardized oil as a primary treatment instead of proven oncologic care can cause irreversible harm.

Traditional RSO vs. OilWell’s Modern Formulation

Why Our Formulas Diverge from Simpson’s — And Why That Matters in Anchorage

We didn’t change Simpson’s formula because we think we know better. We changed it because Anchorage residents deserve better. Here’s what drove each decision:

Multi-Cannabinoid Approach: Traditional RSO was whatever single strain you grew. Alaska’s harsh growing season makes consistent cultivation nearly impossible for most residents. Our formula combines seven cannabinoids — CBD, CBG, delta-8 THC, THCa, delta-9 THC, CBN, and CBC — because the entourage effect literature suggests synergy, and because single cannabinoids rarely address complex conditions alone. [20][29]

Terpene Preservation: Traditional RSO had no terpenes left after solvent and heat destroyed them. Anchorage’s long winters and indoor lifestyle make sensory experience important — our 5% live terpene profile (limonene, myrcene, caryophyllene, pinene, linalool, humulene, terpinolene) restores what Simpson lost.

THCa as Separate Ingredient: Anchorage workers — from construction on the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport expansion to fishing crews in Kodiak — can’t be impaired on the job. Our 1,500mg THCa stays non-psychoactive until you choose to heat it. This is patient-controlled potency, Anchorage-style.

Reduced Delta-9 Dominance: Simpson’s oil was overwhelmingly THC. Our sublingual formula contains only 90mg delta-9 THC total (3mg/mL) while delivering therapeutic levels of other cannabinoids. This dramatically reduces impairment risk while maintaining therapeutic potential.

Product Format Innovation: Anchorage life demands flexibility. Our 30mL sublingual oil provides sustained 4-6 hour relief. Our vape cartridge delivers breakthrough relief in 1-2 minutes for acute pain or panic attacks.

The Story Behind OilWell Cannabis — And Why an Alaskan Should Care

Our origin story begins not in a corporate boardroom but with a paralyzed dog named Bentley who was facing euthanasia. Bentley was more than a pet — he was family, the kind of loyal companion every Anchorage musher and outdoor enthusiast understands. When veterinarians said nothing could be done, Colin Valencia, our founder, refused to accept that verdict.

Colin grew up in McAllen, Texas, along the dangerous McAllen-Reynosa border region — a place where violence was daily reality and where he learned early that conventional systems often fail people. By sixteen, he’d left home. He became a software engineer, even doing custom development for Baylor College of Medicine. But his real education came from cannabis — not as a recreational substance, but as medicine.

A rescue worker named Jessica asked the question that changed everything: “You’ve moved how many tons of weed and you’ve never heard of CBD?” That moment of humility led Colin to create a CBD golden paste for Bentley. The result? Bentley, paralyzed and scheduled for euthanasia, got up and brought Colin his ball to play. Dogs don’t respond to placebo. That was real.

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

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

Bentley’s legacy is Alaska’s gain. The product that saved him became the foundation for the RSO formula Anchorage residents can access today.

Colin’s Personal Journey — Why He Understands Anchorage’s Pain

Colin also knows pharmaceutical dependence personally. He struggled with severe PTSD and benzodiazepine addiction. When he decided to quit Xanax cold turkey — a dangerous process that claims lives — he used the same cannabinoid knowledge that kept Bentley alive. Our Peace Gummies formula was born from midnight experiments during benzo withdrawal. Colin still uses the vape form personally to manage his insomnia and PTSD.

This isn’t theoretical knowledge from a textbook. This is survival. This is what many veterans at JBER face. This is what Anchorage residents dealing with trauma, chronic pain, or addiction live every day. When we say we understand, we mean it — we’ve lived it.

ABC13 Houston Recognition — Why Anchorage Should Trust Our Credibility

Between 2019 and 2023, ABC13 Houston — the #1 news source in America’s fourth-largest city — featured Colin and OilWell in seven comprehensive segments. That’s not paid advertising. That’s editorial judgment by professional journalists who repeatedly chose Colin as their expert source.

They covered us when we explained Delta-8 THC to a confused public. They documented our COVID vaccine giveaway — 1,000 caviar pre-rolls worth $35,000, coordinated with Houston city government, no political agenda, just community health. They interviewed us when President Biden announced marijuana pardons, where Colin revealed his own cannabis conviction history: “I would love to see people not get hurt for this anymore.”

Anchorage residents should know: when Texas regulators suddenly classified Delta-8 as Schedule I, Colin proactively removed all products from shelves before enforcement began and warned other operators who were unknowingly shipping what had become Schedule I narcotics. That ethical leadership — absorbing a major revenue loss to protect customers and competitors — is the character behind these formulas.

That media record matters in Anchorage because it proves we’re not a fly-by-night operation. We’re a legitimate, licensed, Texas DSHS-approved business with a near-5.0 Google rating, approximately $1M annual revenue, and a four-year track record of ethical decision-making that Anchorage residents can verify independently.

The OilWell RSO Philosophy: Four Principles for Anchorage

1. Accessibility Over Gatekeeping

No medical card required. Alaska’s medical cannabis program exists, but our Farm Bill-compliant RSO is available to any Anchorage resident age 21+. No qualifying conditions. No doctor’s appointments. No bureaucracy.

We ship to Anchorage. Whether you’re in downtown Anchorage, Eagle River, Girdwood, or the Mat-Su Valley, we deliver via USPS Priority Mail (2-3 business days). We ship temperature-stable packaging designed for Alaska’s extreme climate swings.

Same-day delivery? Not in Anchorage. But we’re the only company offering transparent shipping with full Certificates of Analysis to pass Anchorage’s rigorous standards.

2. Patient-Controlled Potency

Anchorage’s workforce — pilots, oil field workers, commercial fishermen, healthcare staff — cannot work impaired. Our THCa inclusion gives you control:

• Raw (no heat): 1,500mg THCa stays non-psychoactive. Take it before your shift at Ted Stevens Airport or before heading out to the North Slope. Zero impairment.
• Decarboxylated: Heat at 260°F for 45-60 minutes converts THCa to ~1,315mg delta-9 THC. Combined with existing 90mg delta-9 and 6,000mg delta-8, this creates full traditional RSO potency.
• Vape: Auto-decarboxylates at 400-450°F for instant relief during acute episodes.

3. Open-Source Formulas

Alaskans are famously self-reliant. We publish our complete formulas publicly because Anchorage residents who can’t afford $129.99 should still have access to the recipe. This is Bentley’s legacy. We gave away the CBD paste that saved him; we give away the RSO formula that can help Anchorage residents.

RSO Sublingual Oil Formula:

• CBD: 4,500mg
• CBG: 3,000mg
• Delta-8 THC: 6,000mg
• THCa: 1,500mg
• Delta-9 THC: 90mg
• CBN: 750mg
• CBC: 750mg
• Total: 16,590mg (553mg/mL)
• Live terpenes: 5% (limonene, myrcene, caryophyllene, pinene, linalool, humulene, terpinolene)
• Organic MCT oil base

RSO Vape Cartridge Formula:

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

If you can source distillates, you can make this in your Anchorage kitchen. We’d rather you have safe access than no access.

4. Evidence-Informed, Not Evidence-Overstating

Every cannabinoid and terpene in our formula has a peer-reviewed evidence profile in this document. We distinguish between what’s proven (CBD for seizures), what’s promising (CBG for neuroprotection), and what’s overstated (CBN as a “sleep cure”).

Farm Bill Compliance: Why This Is Legal to Ship to Anchorage

The 2018 Farm Bill legalized hemp-derived products containing less than 0.3% delta-9 THC by dry weight. Our sublingual oil contains only 90mg delta-9 THC in 30mL — 3mg/mL, well under the threshold.

Important for Anchorage residents: THCa is not delta-9 THC. Our product is Farm Bill compliant at the point of sale. When you heat it in your Anchorage home, decarboxylation converts THCa to THC — but that conversion is your action, not ours. This legal framework makes it possible for us to ship to Anchorage Municipality, Eagle River, Girdwood, and even remote rural Alaska addresses where hemp products are permitted.

Legal Notice: You are responsible for understanding Anchorage Municipality and Alaska state laws regarding cannabinoid possession and use. We provide full documentation, COAs, and receipts with every order.

Solvent-Free Production: Safety Anchorage Can Trust

Traditional RSO used naphtha — a petroleum-based solvent that may contain benzene, toluene, and other carcinogens. In Anchorage, where indoor air quality matters during long winters, solvent residues are especially dangerous.

Our process: No extraction solvents. We blend individual cannabinoid distillates in a controlled environment. Organic MCT oil is our carrier. Third-party labs test every batch for:

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

Certificates of Analysis are available on our website and included with Anchorage shipments.

Two Product Formats for Anchorage Lifestyles

RSO Sublingual Oil — $129.99

Specs:

• 30mL bottle (1 fl oz)
• 16,590mg total cannabinoids
• 553mg per mL
• Graduated dropper (0.1mL increments)
• Onset: 15-45 minutes
• Duration: 4-6 hours
• Bioavailability: 13-19%

When to use:

• Daily chronic pain management while working
• Nighttime sleep support (delivers 25-50mg CBN at 1-2mL dose)
• Anxiety during Anchorage’s dark winter months
• Chemotherapy nausea support

RSO Vape Cartridge — $49.99

Specs:

• 1-gram 510-thread cartridge
• 900mg+ total cannabinoids
• Onset: 1-2 minutes
• Duration: 2-4 hours
• Bioavailability: 10-35%

When to use:

• Acute breakthrough pain
• Panic attacks during Anchorage’s high-stress periods (fishing season, oil layoffs)
• Nausea that hits suddenly
• When you need relief before a winter storm makes travel impossible

Condition-Specific Usage for Anchorage Health Realities

Important Disclaimer: These are research-informed contexts, not medical prescriptions. Our products are not FDA-approved to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Consult your Anchorage healthcare provider — especially if you’re being treated at Providence, Alaska Regional, or through the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium. Do not operate vehicles or machinery (especially on Anchorage’s icy roads) while using psychoactive cannabinoids.

Chemotherapy-Related Nausea & Appetite Support

Anchorage’s oncology patients often travel to Seattle for treatment, making local symptom management crucial. Pre-chemo: 0.5-1.0mL sublingual 1 hour before treatment. For breakthrough nausea during infusion: 2-3 vape puffs. Post-chemo: 0.5mL every 6 hours.

Evidence: Delta-8 THC antiemetic properties [9], delta-9 THC for chemo nausea [1][13].

Chronic Pain (Arthritis, Neuropathy, Fishing Injuries)

Daytime: 0.3-0.5mL raw sublingual (non-psychoactive) before heading to work on the Slope or running errands in -20°F weather. Nighttime: 0.5-1.0mL decarboxylated sublingual. Breakthrough: Vape as needed.

Evidence: CBD pain modulation [4], delta-9 THC analgesia [13], beta-caryophyllene CB2 activation [24], THCa COX-2 inhibition [12].

Sleep Support During Anchorage’s Extreme Seasons

Before bed: 1.0-2.0mL sublingual. At 2.0mL, you get 50mg CBN — the dosage investigated in 2024 sleep research. During winter’s 18-hour darkness, this can help regulate disrupted circadian rhythms.

Evidence: CBN sleep literature [16][17].

Anxiety & Stress (Seasonal Affective Disorder, Isolation)

Daytime functional relief: 0.3mL raw sublingual delivers CBD and CBG without impairment. For the stress of Anchorage’s high cost of living or job insecurity in the oil sector, this provides anxiolytic support without psychoactivity.

Evidence: CBD anxiety reduction [3], CBG pharmacology [7][8].

Titration Principle for Anchorage Residents

Start low, go slow. Begin with 0.25-0.5mL sublingual. Assess effects over 2-3 hours before increasing. Anchorage’s lower temperatures can affect metabolism — you may need slightly less in winter. Adjust gradually.

Shipping to Anchorage: How It Works

While we can’t offer same-day delivery to Alaska (our Houston zones are different), we’ve optimized shipping for Anchorage’s unique needs:

Nationwide Shipping to Anchorage:

• USPS Priority Mail: 2-3 business days to Anchorage addresses
• FedEx/UPS Ground: 3-5 business days
• Discreet packaging — no cannabis branding visible
• Temperature-stable packaging for Alaska’s climate extremes
• Tracking provided
• Signature-required option available

Rural Alaska: We ship to remote addresses where hemp products are legal. Contact us for custom shipping solutions.

International: We ship to many countries. Anchorage residents traveling abroad can take product with proper documentation.

Contact: (832) 416-2816 | [email protected] | https://oilwellcbd.com/

The Evidence Anchorage Residents Need: General Knowledge

Research Method & Evidence Weighting

We prioritize sources in this order: human clinical evidence, systematic reviews, NIH/institutional summaries, then preclinical literature. This matters because the evidence base is uneven. CBD and delta-9 THC have the strongest human data; other compounds rely more on animal studies or in vitro work [1]-[29].

Institutional Baseline: What NIH Says

The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health states that the strongest cannabinoid evidence is for:

• Rare epilepsies (CBD)
• Chemo nausea/vomiting (THC)
• HIV/AIDS appetite/weight loss [1]

Safety concerns highlighted by NIH:

• Impairment and crash risk (critical for Anchorage’s icy roads)
• Cannabis use disorder
• Pregnancy concerns
• Contamination/labeling inaccuracy
• Vape-related lung injury [1][14][15]

Cannabinoid Profiles: The Science Anchorage Should Know

CBD: Strongest evidence for seizures [2]. Modest evidence for anxiety [3] and pain [4]. Safety concerns include liver enzyme elevation and drug interactions [6].

CBG: Promising preclinical data for neuroprotection and inflammation [7][8], but limited human trials.

Delta-8 THC: Psychoactive, less potent than delta-9 [9], but real pharmacologic activity. Manufacturing quality concerns exist [10][11].

THCa: Non-psychoactive precursor [12]. Converts to THC with heat. Anchorage residents control this conversion.

Delta-9 THC: Strong evidence for nausea and appetite [1][13]. High doses carry psychiatric risks [15]. Impairs driving in Anchorage’s hazardous conditions.

CBN: Marketed for sleep, but evidence is weak [16][17]. One of the clearest examples of claims outpacing data.

CBC: Emerging preclinical interest [18][19], but clinically immature.

Terpene Profiles: What Anchorage Noses Should Know

Terpenes are aromatic compounds that give cannabis its smell. Anchorage’s cannabis enthusiasts often choose products based on terpene profiles, but evidence is limited:

• Limonene: Citrus scent. Review literature shows antioxidant and anti-inflammatory potential [21], but oxidation products can be allergens [22].
• Myrcene: Earthy aroma. Anxiolytic claims lack human confirmation [23].
• Caryophyllene: Peppery/spicy. Only terpene known to directly activate CB2 receptors [24]. Most cannabinoid-relevant terpene in our formula.
• Pinene: Forest-fresh. Preclinical neuroprotective signals [25].
• Linalool: Lavender floral. Stress/anxiety potential but limited human trials [26].
• Humulene: Woody/earthy. Anti-inflammatory preclinical data [27].
• Terpinolene: Piney/fruity. Least clinically characterized [28].

Bottom line: Terpenes add aroma and potential bioactivity, but robust human proof of cannabis-specific entourage effects remains limited [20][29].

Research Limits & Common Overstatements

Five rules for interpreting cannabis evidence:

1. Evidence is highly uneven — CBD/delta-9 THC have strongest human data.
2. Extract/purified/synthetic/terpene data are NOT interchangeable.
3. Minor cannabinoids are commercially interesting because underexplored — claims often inflate.
4. Product quality matters as much as molecule identity — contamination, labeling errors, and synthesis byproducts affect real-world outcomes [1][10][11][14].
5. THCa chemistry changes with storage and heating — Anchorage’s temperature fluctuations matter [12].

Overstatements to Avoid:

• CBN is a proven sleep aid → False. Evidence remains weak [16][17].
• Myrcene reliably causes sedation → Unproven in humans [23].
• Terpenes have proven entourage effects → Limited human data [20][29].
• THCa is always non-psychoactive → Only if not heated [12].
• Delta-8 is safe because hemp-derived → Psychoactive with less safety data than delta-9 [9]-[11].

Anchorage-Specific Final Thoughts

Anchorage is a city of survivors. You brave winters that would break most Americans. You build community across vast distances. You understand that nature provides medicine if you respect it. That’s the spirit behind our RSO formulas — respect for the plant, respect for science, and respect for your right to make informed decisions.

From our Houston headquarters to your Anchorage home, we’ve built a product that honors Rick Simpson’s vision of accessibility while solving the safety and standardization problems that made his original oil risky. We publish our formulas because Anchorage’s DIY culture deserves transparency. We ship nationwide because Anchorage’s isolation shouldn’t limit your options. We control potency because Anchorage’s workforce demands functionality.

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We’re not here to sell you hope. We’re here to give Anchorage the best possible version of RSO so you can decide, based on real evidence, whether it’s right for you. That’s the OilWell promise — from Bentley’s miracle to your Anchorage medicine cabinet.