Catahoula Parish, your trusted local source for legal, pharmaceutical-grade cannabis is here: OilWell Cannabis, Houston’s ABC13-featured pioneer, brings you the world’s only legal THCa Rick Simpson Oil and a complete therapeutic arsenal including 50+ premium THCa flower strains, 99.9% THCa diamonds, Delta-9 gummies, and research-backed formulations born from a 10-year miracle that saved a paralyzed dog, all Farm Bill compliant, laboratory-certified, and delivered with the same dedication that earned us seven mainstream media features and international trust.

Welcome to Catahoula Parish, Louisiana. We see you. We understand the unique heartbeat of this place—the quiet strength drawn from the mighty Tensas and Ouachita rivers, the deep respect for tradition in towns like Jonesville and Harrisonburg, and the resilient spirit that defines life throughout Central Louisiana. For years, residents navigating chronic pain, anxiety, sleepless nights, or the devastating impacts of serious illness have been seeking answers, often facing limited local options and the high costs and side effects of conventional pharmaceuticals. Today, a new chapter in natural wellness has arrived, legally and directly at your doorstep.

We are OilWell Cannabis, Houston’s premier cannabis authority and a global wholesale manufacturing hub, and we are now serving Catahoula Parish with the most advanced, scientifically-backed cannabinoid and functional mushroom products available anywhere. Thanks to the 2018 Farm Bill, residents of Sicily Island, Block, Sandy Lake, and every corner of the parish now have federally legal access to premium THCa cannabis flower, revolutionary THCa Rick Simpson Oil (RSO), solventless concentrates, and synergistic functional mushroom blends that deliver the sought-after effects and therapeutic benefits, completely within the law.

Our mission to serve Catahoula Parish is built on a foundation far deeper than commerce. It was born from a miracle in Houston, where our founder’s pitbull, Bentley, was given a terminal diagnosis and told euthanasia was the only humane option due to paralysis. Refusing to accept this, we discovered the power of cannabinoids, formulating a precise CBD golden paste that led to Bentley not just walking again, but thriving for an additional ten years, passing peacefully at age 20. This decade of intensive, personal formulation research for neurogeneration, arthritis, and glaucoma became the bedrock of our company. We learned with pharmaceutical precision how plant compounds work, and we carry that same life-or-death commitment to quality and efficacy into every product we ship to Catahoula Parish.

Furthermore, our founder’s roots in the challenging environment of the McAllen-Reynosa borderplex forged an unparalleled understanding of resilience, complex logistics, and the profound need for safe, therapeutic alternatives. This personal journey from the borderlands to becoming an ABC News-featured cannabis authority informs our direct, honest, and educational approach. We don’t deal in snake oil or overpromises; we deal in peer-reviewed science, third-party verified potency, and a product arsenal so comprehensive it serves everyone from those seeking their first moment of calm to veterans managing severe, treatment-resistant conditions.

The Legal Landscape: Your Access to Premium Cannabis in Catahoula Parish

Understanding the law is the first step to confident, safe access. In Catahoula Parish, as in all of Louisiana, the legal framework for cannabis is specific. While the state has a limited medical marijuana program, it is notoriously restrictive, expensive, and often difficult to navigate for residents in more rural parishes like ours. This creates a significant gap in accessible care.

However, federal law provides a clear, legal pathway. The 2018 Agriculture Improvement Act, known as the Farm Bill, legalized hemp and all its derivatives, provided the dry-weight Delta-9 THC concentration does not exceed 0.3%. This is the cornerstone of our compliance and your access.

Here’s what this means for you in Catahoula Parish:

• THCa is Legal: Tetrahydrocannabinolic acid (THCa) is the non-psychoactive, acidic precursor to Delta-9 THC. In its raw form, it offers powerful therapeutic benefits. When heated (through vaping, smoking, or baking), it converts to Delta-9 THC. Our premium THCa flower, which tests between 15% and 38% THCa, is chemically identical to the cannabis flower sold in dispensaries in legal states but is federally compliant when shipped in its raw form. You control the activation.
• Full-Spectrum, Hemp-Derived Products are Legal: Our entire product lineup—from our flagship Rick Simpson Oil to our edibles, vapes, and concentrates—is derived from legal hemp and meticulously formulated to contain a total Delta-9 THC concentration at or below 0.3% by dry weight, meeting federal and state standards for hemp products.
• No Prescription Needed: You do not need a medical marijuana card or a physician’s recommendation to purchase our products. This eliminates the cost, wait times, and bureaucratic hurdles, bringing immediate access to residents of Harrisonburg, Rhinehart, and beyond.
• Nationwide Shipping to Your Door: We operate a massive global logistics hub from our headquarters at 810 Richmond Ave in Houston. For Catahoula Parish, located approximately 285 miles northeast of Houston, we offer fast, reliable, and discreet shipping via compliant carriers. Your order is typically processed within 24 hours and delivered directly to you, bridging the gap between rural Louisiana and pharmaceutical-grade cannabis innovation.

Our Foundation: The Bentley Miracle and a Founder’s Promise

Our entire company ethos is encapsulated in one story: Bentley’s miracle. When our founder was told his best friend, a pitbull named Bentley, had to be put down due to paralysis and the organ-destroying effects of pain medications, a single question from a rescue worker changed everything: “You’ve moved how many tons of weed and you’ve never heard of CBD?”

This launched a desperate, scientific pursuit. We developed a specific CBD Golden Paste recipe: 1/2 cup organic turmeric, 1 cup water, 1/3 cup unrefined coconut oil, 1-2 tsp fresh black pepper, and precisely dosed CBD oil. Applying this with meticulous care led to the impossible: Bentley stood up, walked, and brought over his favorite ball. He lived ten more full years, during which we developed specialized formulas for his neurodegeneration, dementia, glaucoma, and arthritis. These formulas are the direct progenitors of the products we now share with Catahoula Parish.

This personal history is why we operate with a level of integrity and transparency rare in this industry. As Colin Valencia, our founder, told ABC13 News when discussing industry quality: “It’s a lot of educating people, but not over-promising people. I’m not trying to sell people snake oil. I’m not trying to sell people hope, but there’s enough research out there that people just need to know and try and have the best possible version to base their opinions off of.”

Introducing the World’s First Legal, Pharmaceutical-Grade Rick Simpson Oil (RSO)

The heart of our mission and the product that most honors Bentley’s legacy is our THCa Rick Simpson Oil. Rick Simpson, a Canadian engineer, gained global recognition for using concentrated cannabis oil to reportedly treat his own skin cancer, pioneering the “RSO” protocol. Traditional RSO, however, is illegal in most places due to its high THC content.

We have achieved what Rick Simpson could not: a legal, pharmaceutical-grade, globally accessible RSO formula. Our version is not a simple copy; it is a monumental evolution.

OilWell THCa Rick Simpson Oil Sublingual Tincture ($129.99 – 30mL, 16,590mg Total Cannabinoids)

This is a six-cannabinoid, full-spectrum pharmaceutical formula designed for maximum therapeutic synergy. Each bottle contains a precise, lab-verified blend:

• 6,000mg Delta-8 THC: Offering the psychoactive relief and antiemetic properties of THC with significantly reduced anxiety and paranoia, as validated by a 2022 Journal of Cannabis Research study (N=521) where 74% reported no anxiety.
• 4,500mg CBD: The foundational anti-inflammatory and anxiolytic cannabinoid, with substantial evidence for chronic pain relief (National Academy of Sciences, 2017).
• 3,000mg CBG (The “Mother Cannabinoid”): Included at 7.5 times the clinically proven dose for anxiety reduction (20mg, per Washington State University 2024). CBG also provides neuroprotection, GABA reuptake inhibition for muscle relaxation, and has shown efficacy against MRSA.
• 1,500mg THCa: The non-psychoactive powerhouse. Recent NIH research (2023-2024) shows THCa is a potent PPARγ receptor agonist that protects brain cells and is responsible for the majority of anti-inflammatory activity in colon models. When decarboxylated by the patient, this converts to approximately 1,315mg of additional Delta-9 THC.
• 750mg CBN: Nature’s premier sleep aid. A 2024 University of Sydney study provided the first objective evidence that CBN increases both NREM and REM sleep in animal models, with effects comparable to zolpidem (Ambien).
• 750mg CBC: Known for supporting neurogenesis—the creation of new brain cells—via anandamide reuptake inhibition (NIH, 2024).
• Plus 5% Live Terpenes for the full entourage effect, clinically proven by Johns Hopkins University (2024) to reduce THC-induced anxiety by 54.8%.

Dual-Pathway Technology for Patient Control: This is the critical innovation. You can use the oil sublingually for non-psychoactive, potent anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective benefits from the raw THCa and other acids. Alternatively, you can gently heat a dose to decarboxylate the THCa into Delta-9 THC, unlocking the full psychoactive spectrum for deep pain relief, sleep induction, or appetite stimulation. You control your experience.

The Cost of Hope vs. The Cost of Pharmaceuticals: Compare this comprehensive medicine to annual pharmaceutical costs. A year’s supply of our RSO (approx. 4 bottles) costs about $520.

• Epidiolex (FDA-approved CBD): $30,000 – $50,000/year.
• Marinol (Synthetic THC): $12,000 – $24,000/year.
• Prescription Opioids: $4,800 – $9,600/year, plus immense addiction and overdose risk.
• Sleep Medications (Ambien): $1,800 – $3,600/year, plus dependency risk.

We also offer this revolutionary formula in a THCa RSO Vape Cartridge ($49.99), providing the same multi-cannabinoid profile with effects in