Mafuta ya Rick Simpson (RSO) katika Kongo (DRC): Mwongozo Kamili na OilWell Cannabis

Kwa miaka mingi, watu katika Kongo (DRC) wamekitafuta mbadala wakati dawa za kawaida zinashindwa. Wewe ukiwa Kinshasa ukishughulika na maumivu mabaya ambayo vituo vya afya vya kienyeji haviyashughuliki vyema, ukiwa Lubumbashi ukimsaidia mpendwa kupitia matibabu ya saratani, au ukiwa Goma ukijitafutia nafuu ya usingizi usiotokana na mshtuko, umesikia kuongelewa juu ya Mafuta ya Rick Simpson — RSO. Labda umeiona ikizungumziwa katika maduka ya afya ya mtandaoni, au umesikia juu yake kutoka kwa jamii za diaspora ambazo zimeiweka nje ya nchi. Labda tu umechoka kujaribu dawa zinazowahidi nafuu lakini badala yake zinaleta madhara.

Tunafahamu hiyo hali ya kutokuwa na tumaini. Ni kutokuwa na tumaini kimoja ambayo kilimsukuma Colin Valencia kuunda OilWell Cannabis baada ya kuangalia mbwa wake Bentley akiwa katika hatari ya kufa — na ni kutokuwa na tumaini kimoja ambayo kilimsukuma Rick Simpson kuunda RSO ya asili baada ya daktari wake kukataa kufikiria bangi kwa dalili zake baada ya kuumia kichwani. tunaheshimu urithi wa Simpson huku tukitambua kwamba wakazi wa Kongo (DRC) wanastahiki kitu bora zaidi kunliko ekstrakti mbichi, zisizojaribiwa. Unastahiku usahihi, usalama, uwazi, na ufikiaji wa kisheria. Hiyo ndiyo sababu tumewekeza rasilimali kamili zaidi ya elimu ya RSO inayopatikana popote — na kwa nini tunatuma formula zetu zinazolingana na sheria, zilizojaribiwa katika maabara, moja kwa moja hadi Kongo (DRC).

Mwongozo huu si ubora wa kampuni. Ni kila kitu tunachokijua, kimejengeka katika utafiti uliochapishwa, kimeundwa na mateso ya kweli ambayo yakageuka kuwa njia ya kweli, na kimetolewa ili uweze kufanya maamuzi yaliyo na taarifa kuhusu afya yako. Hakuna mvuto. Hakuna mafuta ya nyoka. Ni toleo bora zaidi la habari ili uweze kuipa nafasi ya haki na kuamua ni sahihi au la kwako, hapa katika Kongo (DRC).

Kuelewa Mafuta ya Rick Simpson: Historia, Madai, Ukwell

Rick Simpson Alikuwa Nani?

Rick Simpson alizaliwa mwaka 1949 katika Amherst, Nova Scotia, Canada. Hakuwa daktari, mwenyeji, au mtafiti wa kliniki — alikuwa mhandisi wa uwezo na mfanyakazi wa matengenezo, mfanyakazi wa collar wa bluu ambaye safari yake katika bangi ilianza wakati mfumo wa matibabu ulimsingia. Mwaka 1997, alipokuwa akifanya kazi katika hospitali ya Moncton, New Brunswick, Simpson alianguka toka kwenye kijitana na kupata jeraha la kichwani. Matokeo yalijumuisha tinnitus ya kudumu, kizunguzungu, na dalili za baada ya kuumia kichwani ambazo madaktari wake hawakuweza kuzitatua. Dawa walizopendekeza au hazikusaidia au hazifanyi vyema. Wakati bangi ilipotoa nafuu zaidi kuliko chochote kingine, aliuliza daktari wake kusaidia au kuipanga. Daktari alikataa .

Kwa wengi katika Kongo (DRC), hadithi hii inaenea kikamilifu. Miundombinu yetu ya afya inakabiliwa na changamoto kubwa — matibabu ya wataalamu mara nyingi hayapatikani, dawa za kupanga ni ghali na haziendani, na jamii za mashambani zinaweza kuwa na ufikiaji mdogo wa vituo vya matibabu ya kisasa. Wakati dawa za kawaida zinashindwa, watu wanatafuta mbadala kwa asili. Kukasirika kwa Simpson kinafanana na kile familia nyingi za Kongo huhisi wanapowaambiwa hakuna kitu zaidi kinachoweza kufanywa.

Shauku ya Simpson katika mafuta yenye bangi iliyojaa ilipenya zaidi baada ya kujifunza kuhusu utafiti wa NIH uliofadhiliwa mwaka 1974 katika Chuo Kikuu cha Matibabu cha Virginia, ambapo THC iliripotiwa kupunguza au kunyonya mapacha kwa panya. Utafiti huo — ulioorigini kudhihirisha uharibu — ukawa msingi wa uongozi wa Simpson, ingawa matokeo yake hayakuweza kufanyiwa kazi tena katika majaribio ya kliniki ya saratani kwa binadamu .

Saa ya muhimu ilifika mwaka 2003. Simpson aliripoti kuwa vipande vitatu mkononi mwake vilidhihirikiwa kuwa kansa ya seli za msingi. Badala ya kufuata matibabu ya kawaida, aliweka mafuta yenye bangi iliyojaa moja kwa moja kwenye majeraha, akayafunika na bandeji, na akasubiri. Kulingana na taarifa yake, vipande hivyo vilitoweka ndani ya siku nne. Hakuna uthibitishaji wa kiafya wa kipekee, uthibitishaji wa sampuli, au ufuatiliaji wa kliniki uliopatikana kwenye chanzo chochote kilichopitiwa na wenza .

Muktadha muhimu: Ushuhuda wa Simpson ni ushuhuda wa kibinafsi, sio ushahidi wa kiafya. Ingawa kina maana kihistoria kama kiweko cha harakati ya ulimwengu, ukosefu wa hati za kliniki maana kwamba matukio haya hayawezi kutathminiwa kama ushahidi wa kisayansi. Tunatoa hadithi hii kwa ukweli kwa sababu wasomaji wa Kongo (DRC) wanastahiki kujua tofauti kati ya ngano za kuvutia na utafiti uliohakiki.

Umaarufu: Jinsi RSO Ikawa Harakati ya Kimataifa

Baada ya uzoefo wake wa 2003, Simpson aliijitolea kutengeneza na kusambaza mafuta yenye bangi iliyojaa. Akiwa kwenye mali yake huko Maccan, Nova Scotia, alitengeneza mafuta kwa wingi na kuyatoa bure kwa wagonjwa wa saratani na wengine katika jamii yake. Hakuwacha chochote. Kulingana na taarifa yake, aliwasaidia watu wa aina kadhaa walio na hali ikiwemo saratani, maumivu mabaya, kisukari, maambukizi, glaukoma, kifafa, huzuni, usingizi, na zaidi .

Mfano huu wa kusambaza bure una nguvu ya kimaadili. Katika Kongo (DRC), ambapo usawa wa kiuchumi maana kwamba wengi hawawezi kumudu matibabu ghali, wazo la dawa bure linaenea. Mbinu ya Simpson ilikuwa kinyume na biashara — aliwaalisha watu kutengeneza mafuta yao wenyewe badala ya kununua. Hiyo dhamira ya kupatikana ni kitu tunakishikilia katika OilWell kupitia uchapishaji wetu wa formula ya chanzo wazi.

Hadithi ya Simpson iliwafikia hadhira ya kimataifa kupitia kinara cha 2005 Run From The Cure, kilichongozwa na Christian Laurette. Filamu iliyoonyesha madai yake, iliwashirikisha ushuhuda wa watu aliotibu, na kuiweka kazi yake kama changamoto ya msingi kwa maslahi ya dawa za viwanda. Iliyosambazwa bure mtandaoni, ikawa msingi katika jamii za bangi kote ulimwengeni — ikiwemo katika mitandao ya diaspora ya Kongo waliojifunza kuhusu RSO kupitia filamu hii .

Uongozi wake ulimuingiza katika mgogoro wa moja kwa moja na sheria za Canada. Polisi wa Kifalme wa Canada walivamia mali yake mwaka 2005 na 2009, wakiwanyang’anya mimea na vifaa. Alishitakiwa kwa kilimo, umiliki, na usafirishaji. Akikabili na mvuto wa kisheria wa kuendelea, Simpson mwishowe aliacha Canada kwenda Ulaya, akiishi nchini Croatia na baadaye Uholanzi, ambapo aliendelea na uongozi wake kutoka nje .

Mnamo 2012, alichapisha Phoenix Tears: The Rick Simpson Story, kuelezea uzoefo wake, mchakato wa kutengeneza mafuta, na maoni yake ya kifalsafa .

Mpango wa Jadi wa RSO: Mpango wa Gramu 60 wa Simpson

Mapendekezo ya msingi ya Simpson yalikuwa ni mpango wa kinywano wa kina: tumia gramu 60 za mafuta yenye bangi iliyojaa kwa takriban siku 90. Aliihesabu hii kama kiwango kidogo kwa matibabu ya saratani ya kina. Hapa kuna ufaafuzi wa kina kama alivyowasilisha :

Lengo

Tumia gramu 60 za mafuta yenye bangi iliyojaa, yenye THC ya juu, kwa takriban siku 90.

Ratiba ya Kujitolea

• Wiki 1: Anza kwa dozi ya saizi ya nusu kokwa ya mchele mziva — takriban mafuta 10-15mg — inayotumwa mara tatu kila siku (asubuhi, mchana, kabla ya kulala). Jumla ya kila siku: 30-45mg.
• Wiki 2-5: Ongeza dozi mara mbili kila siku nne kujenga uvumilivu wa THC kila siku. Mwishoni mwa kipindi hiki, fikia takriban gramu 1 (1,000mg) ya mafuta kwa siku, igawanywe katika dozi tatu.
• **Wiki 5-12: Dumu na gramu 1 kwa siku (dozi tatu za ~333mg kila moja) hadi gramu zote 60 zimekwishatumwa.

Njia za Kutoa

• Msingi — kinywani: Weka dozi chini ya ulimi (chuoni) au imee. Simpson alihesabu kunywa kwa kinywani kuwa muhimu kwa kushonwa kwa mfumo na saratani za ndani.
• Sekondari — juu ya ngozi: Kwa saratani za ngozi, weka mafuta moja kwa moja kwenye majeraha, funika kwa bandeji, na ubadilishe kila siku 3-4. Changanya na dozi za kinywani.
• Hairuhusiwi — kuvuta: Simpson hakupendekeza kuvuta sigara au kuvuta kama matibabu ya msingi, ingawa aliikubali kwa nafuu ya papo kwa papo (maumivu, kichefuchefu).

Uvumilivu na Madhara ya Kichawi

• Simpson alidai wagonjwa hujenga uvumilivu mkubwa wa madhara ya kichawi ya THC ndani ya siku 3-4.
• Alihesabu “urefu” kuwa madhara madogo ya muda, na kuwahutubia wagonjwa wasiache kutokana na hilo.
• Kipendekeza dozi za kwanza usiku ili kulala kwa njia ya madhara ya kichawi ya mwanzo.
• Aliwonya dhidi ya kuendesha gari au kufanya kazi za kijeshi wakati wa kujitolea.

Matengenezo Baada ya Mpango

Baada ya kumaliza gramu 60, Simpson alipendekeza gramu 1-2 kwa mwezi kama matengenezo ya kuendelea, kutumwa kwa muda usio na mwisho.

Mapendekezo ya Lishe

Simpson aliitaka kupunguza sukari, kuepuka vyakula vilivyosindikwa, na kuboresha lishe kwa ujumla, ingawa ushauri wake wa lishe ulikuwa wa jumla na sekondari kwa mpango wa mafuta.

Muktadha Muhimu wa Kutathmini Mpango Huu

Mpango huu uliundwa na mtu mmoja kulingana na uzoefo wa kibinafsi, si majaribio ya kliniki. Mambo muhimu kadhaa yanatumika:

• Hakuna uthibitishaji wa jaribio lililotawaliwa. Hakuna majaribio yaliyotawaliwa, utafiti wa makundi, au mafumbo ya kesi yenye usanidi mzuri yaliyotathmini mpango huu maalum kwa hali yoyote.
• Inaelekeana na nyenzo mbichi, zisizokaguliwa. Kiaso cha gramu 60 kinasema ni ekstrakti ya aina moja ya THC, zenye nguvu, bila nguvu iliyowekwa. Maudhui halisi ya THC yalitofautiana sana.
• Uchafuzi mkubwa wa THC. Kiwango cha juu cha dozi (gramu 1 kwa siku ya mafuta yenye THC 60-90%), wagonjwa walikuwa wanatumia THC 600-900mg ya delta-9 kila siku — zaidi ya chochote kilichochunguzwa klinikini. Kwa muktadha, dawa ya dronabinol iliyoidhinishwa na FDA kwa kawaida hukadiriwa katika THC 2.5-20mg kwa siku.
• Hatari halisi kwa dozi hizi. Kutumia THC 600-900mg kwa siku inaleta hatari kubwa: kulewa kali, upungufu wa uwezo, wasiwasi, hofu, mti wa moyo, shinikizo la chini cha damu, na ugonjwa wa matumizi ya bangi [1][13][14][15].
• Muktadha wa onkolojia. Wagonjwa wenye saratani ya kazi ni wadhaifu wa kiafya. Kutumia mafuta ya bangi yasiyokaguliwa, yasiyowekwa kama matibabu ya msingi — badala yake au labda badala ya matibabu yaliyothibitishwa — inaleta madhara zaidi ya mafuta yenyewe.

Katika Kongo (DRC), ambako rasilimali za onkolojia zinaweza kuwa mdogo na wagonjwa wanakabiliwa na uchaguzi mgumu wa kusafiri kwa matibabu, lazima tuwe wazi sana: kuchelewa au kubadilisha matibabu ya saratani yaliyothibitishwa na mbadala zisizojulikana inaleta hatari halisi.

RSO ya Jadi Ilikuwa Kama Bidhaa

RSO ya jadi ilitambuliwa kwa mbinu na nyenzo za Simpson, sio maelezo ya maabara:

Nyenzo za Asili

Simpson alitumia aina za bangi zenye THC ya juu, zinazozidi indica. Alipendeleza jenetiki nzito za indica zinazotuliza na alipendekeza kinyume na sativa kwa matibabu ya saratani. Alikuwa akilima yake mwenyewe au kuchukua kutoka kwa wakulima waaminifu. Hakukuwa na usanidi wa aina — nyenzo zilizotofautiana kwa upatikanaji na msimu.

Kemikali ya Uchimbaji

Simpson awali alitumia nafta (kemikali ya mafuta, kama mafuta ya kigazeti) au alkoholi ya isopropyl 99%. Hakuna kilikuwa cha daraja la chakula. Nafta inaweza kuwa na benzeni, toluni, na kemikali nyingine hatia au zinazosababisha kansa. Kuondoa kemikali kamili — vigumu kuthibitisha bila majaribio ya maabara — huacha mabaki hatia.

Mchakato wa Uchimbaji

1. Weka bangi kavu kwenye ndoo
2. Funika kwa kemikali na kugusa ili kuyeyusha cannabinoids
3. Mimina kemikali kupitia chujio (mazivar) kwenye chombo cha kukusanya
4. Rudia na kemikali mpya
5. Weka mavazi ya kemikali pamoja kwenye supu ya mchele
6. Evapora kemikali kwa joto la chini ya kawaida (kutosha kuchomeka THCa na kuangamiza terpenes)
7. Mafuta yenye rangi nyeusi, nyororo, hubaki chini
8. Hamisha kwenye matafia ya kinywani kwa ajili ya kuhifadhi

Mandhari

RSO ya jadi ilikuwa karibu nyeusi, nyororo, kama tiririka, na yenye kunasa, ikinukia bangi na kunukia mabaki ya kemikali. Ngumu kushughulikia katika joto la chumba, zaidi ya fluidi inapopashwa.

Wasifu wa Cannabinoid

• Yenye THC ya juu, kuchomeka kamili (hakuna THCa)
• Cannabinoids madogo yasiyokaguliwa kwa uwiano wa asili
• Hakuna udhibiti wa uwiano — wasifu wote uliotegemea na mmea wa asili
• Kikadiriwa THC 60-90%, kamwe kuthibitishwa na maabara

Maudhui ya Terpene

Kidogo hadi hakuna. Uchimbaji kwa kemikali pamoja na evaporation kwa joto ya juu iliyoaondoa terpenes kabisa.

Usanidi na Majaribio

Hakuna. Kila kundi lilijitofautiana kulingana na nyenzo za mwanzo, hali za kukua, usafi wa kemikali, ujuzi, joto, na muda. Hakuna Cheti cha Uchambuzi, hakuna upimaji wa cannabinoid, hakuna uchunguzi wa wachafuzi.

Hatari ya Kemikali Inayobaki

Hii ni moja ya wasiwasi mkubwa zaidi wa usalama. Kuondoa kamili hushindikana — vigumu kuthibitisha bila vifaa vya kuchambua — huacha mabaki hatia. Uchimbaji wa kisasa hutumia etanoli ya daraja la chakula au CO₂ ya limalimavu, kuruhusu kuondosha kemikali kamili na majaribio yaliyo thibitishwa kupitia kromatografia ya nafasi.

Madai ya Simpson vs. Rekodi ya Ushahidi

Simpson alidai RSO inaweza tibu saratani na magonjwa mengi mengine. Alikuwa na hakika na thabiti katika kipindi chote cha uongozi wake .

Simpson Asiyekuwa

Simpson hakuwa na mafunzo rasmi ya matibabu, onkolojia, farmakolojia, au utafiti wa kliniki. Hakuweza kukubali, kutekeleza, kufadhili, au kuchapisha jaribio la kliniki. Msingi wa ushahidi wake ulijumuisha uzoefo wa kibinafsi na ushuhuda — bila udhibiti, uthibitishaji wa kipekee, uthibitishaji wa picha, ufuatiliaji wa muda mrefu, au kuficha.

Utafiti wa Awali Unaoonyesha Nini

• Utafiti wa in vitro unaonyesha THC na CBD zinaweza kusababisha apoptosis, kuzuia ukuaji, na kupunguza angiogenesis katika mistari fulani za seli za saratani .
• Kwa wanyama unaonyesha kuchoma kikomo kwa mapacha kwa panya na panya waliotibiwa na cannabinoids .
• Matokeo haya yanasisitiza uchunguzi wa kisayansi halali lakini hayajafanyiwa kazi katika wagonjwa wa binadamu.

Utafiti wa Awali HAUonyeshi Nini

• Hakuna pengo la daraja. Matokeo ya in vitro na wanyama mara chache hayafanani moja kwa moja na matokeo ya kliniki kwa binadamu — changamoto iliyodokumentiwa vizuri katika utafiti wa onkolojia ulimwenguni kote.
• Hakuna jaribio la kliniki la binadamu lililodhihirisha RSO au mafuta yoyote ya bangi yanatibu saratani.
• Majaribio madogo ya binadamu ya cannabinoids katika muktadha wa saratani (hasa glioblastoma) yamekuwa ya kuchunguza, madogo, na hayajatoa matokeo yanayounganisha madai ya kutibu saratani .

Msimamo wa Taasisi

• Taasisi ya Kansa ya Marekani (NCI): Inakiri utafiti wa anticancer wa cannabinoid katika maabara na wanyama lakini haungwi mkono bangi au mafuta ya bangi kama matibabu ya saratani .
• FDA: Haiidhinisha bidhaa yoyote ya mmea wa bangi kwa matibabu ya saratani. Tu Epidiolex (CBD) kwa kipigo fulani, na dronabinol/nabilone (nakama za THC) kwa kichefuchefu cha chemo na kupoteza uzito wa AIDS zimeidhinishwa [1].
• Afya ya Canada: Haiidhinisha RSO au mafuta ya bangi kama dawa ya kansa.
• NCCIH: Inabaini ushahidi mkubwa zaidi kwa kipigo nadra, kichefuchefu/ kutapika cha chemo, na hamu ya HIV/AIDS — si kutibu saratani [1].

Simpson Alipopata Nini Haki

Simpson aliidondosha hebu imani kwa cannabinoids kama utafiti wa bio matibabu wakati ulimwengu ukiwapuuza. Uongozi wake ulisaidia kuunda mazingira ya leo ya biashara ya bangi halali na miundombinu ya utafiti. Aliletia mafuta yenye bangi iliyojaa ulimwenguni. Neno “RSO” linaendelea kuwa jina maarufu zaidi la ekstrakti ya bangi yenye spektra kamili. Michango hii ni halali na ina maana kihistoria.

Alivyozidi Kusema

Ushindi kutoka sauti za awali kwenda kutibu saratani hakuna sio msaada wa ushahidi wa binadamu. Kuhamisha wagonjwa — hasa wagonjwa wa saratani — kutegemea RSO kama matibabu ya msingi badala ya matibabu ya onkolojia yaliyothibitishwa (upasuaji, mionzi, kemoterapi, kinga ya mwili) inaleta hatari halisi. Kutibiwa kwa kuchelewa au kupuuziwa kwa saratani zinazotibu ina wasiwasi uliodokumentiwa katika matibabu mbadala.

Katika Kongo (DRC), ambako kufika kwenye vituo maalum vya saratani kunaweza kuwa vigumu na ghali, lazima tukazie: elimu ya RSO inapaswa kuzidisha matibabu, si kubadili.

Urithi na Maendeleo ya RSO

Neno “RSO” sasa linatumika wazi na kwa urahisi katika biashara halali ya bangi. Bidhaa nyingi zilizolekwa RSO hazina mfano wowote wa mafuta ya asili ya Simpson. Kwenye maduka ya dawa leo, RSO inaweza kumaanisha karibu ekstrakti yoyote ya bangi yenye spektra kamili katika fomati ya matafia, bila kujali mbinu ya uchimbaji, wasifu wa cannabinoid, au maudhui ya terpene .

Simpson mwenyewe amekosoa bidhaa za biashara zinazotumia jina la RSO huku zikitoka kwa mbinu na falsafa yake. Alikiri model ya Mtengenezee Mwenyewe, Kufikia Bure — lima yako, fanya yako, jitibu wewe wenyewe bila wafanyabiashara wa kati. Hakuwa na leseni ya mbinu yake au kuwachaji wagonjwa .

Mfikiano huu wa kifalsafa ni halisi. Ni uboreshaji wa kisasa (udhibiti wa ubora, majaribio, usahihi wa dozi) au unyang’anyi (wanyonyaji wa faida, kuzuia kwa usimamizi)? Jamii ya bangi bado imegawanywa.

Kisichogombewa: RSO ya kisasa imefanikiwa sana, na mabadiliko hayo yanahusiana moja kwa moja na wateja wa Kongo (DRC) ambao wanahitaji usalama na usanidi.

RSO ya Jadi vs. RSO ya Kisasa Iliyoundwa

Kipengele	RSO ya Jadi	RSO Iliyoundwa na OilWell
Nyenzo za asili	Aina moja ya indica yenye THC ya juu	Mchanganyo wa cannabinoids kutoka vyanzo vingi
Mbinu ya uchimbaji	Nafta au alkoholi ya isopropyl	Mbinu za etanoli ya daraja la chakula au CO₂
Wasifu wa cannabinoid	THC yenye nguvu, isiyokaguliwa	Cannabinoids saba zenye viwango mahususi
Maudhui ya terpene	Ziliharibiwa na joto ya juu	Terpenes za moja kwa moja kwa 5% na wasifu mahususi
Usanidi	Hakuna — kila kundi tofauti	Imewekwa malengo na majaribio ya maabara
Majaribio ya maabara	Haipatikani	Majaribio kamili kwa nguvu, terpenes, dawa za mbu, metali nzito, kemikali zilizobaki, microb
Kemikali zilizobaki	Hatari kubwa na nafta	Imewekwa malengo na imewekwa chini
Usahihi wa dozi	Takriban, kulingana na matafia	Kipima kwa mL (553mg/mL) na matafia yenye viwango
Fomati ya bidhaa	Mafuta yenye unyevu tu	Mafuta ya chuoni na vape cartridge
Uhifadhi wa THCa	Hapana — kuchomeka kamili	Ndiyo — THCa imejumuishwa kama aina tofauti (1,500mg)
Mbinu ya ushahidi	Ushuhuda wa kibinafsi, ushuhuda wa kibinafsi	Imlengwa na utafiti, zenye ushahidi uliotolewa uzito

Kwa Nini Formula za OilWell Zinaotoka kwa RSO ya Jadi

Formula za OilWell zinaelekezwa na urithi wa RSO lakini zinaacha makusudi:

Mbinu ya cannabinoids nyingi. RSO ya jadi ilitumia aina moja tu inayopatikana. Formula zetu zinajumuisha cannabinoids saba — CBD, CBG, delta-8 THC, THCa, delta-9 THC, CBN, na CBC — kwa sababu utafiti wa entourage effect unaonyesha faida inayoweza kutokea na aina nyingi za cannabinoids, hata kama ushahidi mkubwa wa kliniki ya sinerjia nzima bado mdogo [20][29].

Uhifadhi na kuongeza terpene. RSO ya jadi haikuwa na maudhui ya terpene. Tunajumuisha terpenes za moja kwa moja kwa 5% na wasifu mahususi wa terpene saba (limonene, myrcene, caryophyllene, pinene, linalool, humulene, terpinolene). Kila moja ina wasifu wake wa ushahidi katika seksheni yetu ya General Knowledge. Utafiti wa entourage effect hutoa muundo wa kifalsafa kwa nini kuhifadhi terpenes pamoja na cannabinoids inaweza kuwa na maana farmakolojia, hata kama ushahidi mkubwa wa kliniki wa binadamu bado unakua [20]-[28].

THCa kama aina tofauti. RSO ya jadi ilichomeka kamili. Formula yetu ya chuoni inahifadhi THCa kwa 1,500mg kwa sababu utafiti wa THCa unaonyesha bioactivity inayoweza kuwa na maana isiyo na kichawi (COX-2 inhibition, PPARγ agonism) inayopotelea wakati wa ubadilishaji kwenda THC [12].

Kupunguza utawala wa delta-9 THC. RSO ya jadi ilikuwa na THC 60-90% ya delta-9. Formula yetu hutumia THC 90mg tu ya delta-9 jumla, ikigawa maudhui yaliyobaki ya cannabinoid kando na CBD (4,500mg), CBG (3,000mg), delta-8 THC (6,000mg), CBN (750mg), na CBC (750mg). Hii inaonyesha utafiti wa cannabinoids wa pana zaidi kuliko utawala wa aina moja.

Ubunifu wa fomati ya bidhaa. Simpson aliona tu mafuta ya kinywani kutoka kwenye matafia. tunaofaa mafuta ya chuoni 30mL na vape cartridge ya gramu 1, kila moja na formula mahususi inayokiri wasifu tofauti wa farmakokinetiki [14].

Usalama wa Kemikali na Maendeleo ya Uchimbaji

RSO ya jadi ilikitumia nafta au alkoholi ya isopropyl — hakuna kilikuwa cha daraja la chakula. Nafta ina hidrokarboni za mafuta ikiwemo benzeni, toluni, na xylene (hatia/zenye saratani). Kuondoa kemikali isiyokamilika — vigumu kuthibitisha bila vifaa vya kichambuzi — huacha mabaki hatia.

Uchimbaji wa kisasa hutumia etanoli ya daraja la chakula au CO₂ ya limalimavu, kuruhusu kuondosha kemikali kamili na majaribio yaliyo thibitishwa kupitia kromatografia ya nafasi ya kichwa. Hii ni moja ya uboreshaji mkubwa zaidi wa usalama juu ya RSO ya jadi.

Hii inahusiana moja kwa moja na wasiwasi wa ubora wa bidhaa katika seksheni yetu ya ushahidi: makosa ya lebo, uchafuzi, bidhaa za usindikaji, na utofauti wa dozi zote huchukua usanii wa halisia [1][10][11][14].

Swali la Kuchomeka

RSO ya jadi ilikuwa kuchomeka kamili. Joto la supu ya mchele (60-80°C kwa nafta, 82°C kwa alkoholi ya isopropyl) iligeuza THCa yote kuwa delta-9 THC, ikapoteza cannabinoids acidic kama aina tofauti.

Formula yetu ya chuoni inapanga makusudi THCa kwa 1,500mg. Hii ni uchaguo uliokusudiwa uliotolewa na wasifu wa ushahidi wa THCa, unaoelezea bioactivity inayoweza kuwa na maana isiyo na kichawi (COX-2 inhibition, PPARγ agonism) inayopotelea wakati wa ubadilishaji [12]. Hata hivyo, tunakiri kwamba ufasili unategemea njia, joto, usindikaji, na kuhifadhi kwa sababu THCa inageuka kuwa THC chini ya moto au muda [12].

Kwa wateja wa Kongo (DRC), hii inamaanisha unakidhibiti kemikali. Unataka msaada wa kupunguza uvimbe usio na kichawi? Tumia mbichi. Unataka nguvu kamili ya kichawi? Chomeka nyumbani. Bidhaa moja, maisha mawili — uchaguo wako.

Kupoteza Terpene katika RSO ya Jadi

Terpenes zina pointi ya cheo ya chini (21-157°C). Uchimbaji wa kemikali wa RSO ya jadi pamoja na evaporation kwa joto ya juu iliziharibu kabisa. Terpenes zozote za harufu au bioactivity ambazo zilikuwa nazo bangi ya asili zilipotelea.

Formula zetu zinaelezea terpenes za moja kwa moja kwa 5% na wasifu mahususi: limonene, myrcene, caryophyllene, pinene, linalool, humulene, terpinolene. Kila moja ina wasifu wake wa ushahidi katika seksheni yetu ya General Knowledge. Utafiti wa entourage effect unatoa muundo wa kifalsafa kwa nini kuhifadhi terpenes pamoja na cannabinoids inaweza kuwa na maana farmakolojia, hata kama ushahidi mkubwa wa kliniki wa binadamu uko katika hatua ya kukuza [20][29].

Viwango vya Ushahidi Wakati Ule na Sasa

Rick Simpson alitekeleza kabla ya kuidhinishwa, kabla ya majaribio. Alipoanza mwanzoni mwa miaka ya 2000, bangi iliwa haramu Canada na sehemu nyingi za dunia. Hakuna muundo wa kisheria, hakuna majaribio ya kiwango, hakuna njia halali ya utafiti wa kliniki, hakuna majarida ya bangi yaliyopitiwa na wenza. Chini ya ardhi ndiyo ulikuwa njia ya pekee; uzoefo wa kibinafsi ulikuwa ushahidi wa msingi.

Mbinu za Simpson zilielekeza vikomo hivi: ushahidi wa kibinafsi, uzalishaji usiowekwa, madai yasiyojaribiwa. Hii sio kosa la kiadili — ni maelezo ya mazingira yake.

Sekseni yetu ya General Knowledge hutumia hiera ya ushahidi wa kifomu: ushahidi wa kliniki wa binadamu kwanza, kisha mapitio ya mifumo na meta-analyses, muhtasari wa taasisi, kisha utafiti wa awali au wa maabara [1]-[29]. Madai yote ya ngazi ya cannabinoid yanahusishwa na vyanzo maalum viliopitiwa na wenza na nguvu ya ushahidi inayoonekana wazi. Mahali Simpson alitegemea ushuhuda, sisi tegemea utafiti uliochapishwa.

Mpango wa Simpson vs. Mawazo ya Kipimo ya Kisasa

Mpango wa gramu 60/siku 90 wa Simpson uliundwa kuzunguka ekstrakti mbichi, ya aina moja, yenye THC zaidi na bila nguvu ya kiwango. Ulinganisho moja kwa moja na formula ya kisasa, iliyowekwa, ya cannabinoids nyingi sio moja kwa moja — bidhaa zina tofauti za msingi.

Tofauti muhimu:

• Kichanganishi: Formula yetu ya chuoni inatoa cannabinoids jumla za nguvu 553mg kwa mL zilizogawanywa katika cannabinoids saba zilizoelekezwa. Nguvu ya RSO ya jadi haikujulikana na ilijitofautiana.
• Uwiano: Mafuta ya Simpson ilikuwa na THC 60-90% ya delta-9. Formula yetu inagawanya cannabinoids jumla ya 16,590mg kando na CBD (4,500mg), CBG (3,000mg), delta-8 THC (6,000mg), THCa (1,500mg), delta-9 THC (90mg), CBN (750mg), na CBC (750mg).
• Maudhui ya terpene: Mafuta ya Simpson haikuwa na terpenes. Yetu inajumuisha terpenes za moja kwa mida kwa 5%, ambazo zinaweza kuathiri kushonwa, athari, na uvumilivu.
• Uchafuzi wa delta-9 THC: Kipimo cha juu cha Simpson kilileta THC 600-900mg ya delta-9 kwa siku. Chupa yetu nzima ya 30mL inajumuisha THC 90mg tu ya delta-9 (3mg/mL). Uchafuzi wa dozi kwa dozi ni mdogo sana.

Mwongozo wa kipimo wa baadaye wa bidhaa za OilWell unapaswa kuendeshwa bila ya mpango wa Simpson, ukiwekwa na ushahidi wa kila cannabinoid katika seksheni yetu ya General Knowledge na mawazo ya kujitolea wenye uwajibikaji.

Marejeo ya Sekseni Hii

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RS2. Laurette C, director. Run From The Cure: The Rick Simpson Story . 2005. Distributed via phoenixtears.ca and online platforms.

RS3. Simpson R. Instructions and dosing information published on phoenixtears.ca. Multiple dates. Accessed March 2026.

RS4. Velasco G, Sánchez C, Guzmán M. Towards the use of cannabinoids as antitumour agents. Nat Rev Cancer. 2012;12(6):436-444. PMID: 22555283.

RS5. Guzmán M, Duarte MJ, Blázquez C, et al. A pilot clinical study of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol in patients with recurrent glioblastoma multiforme. Br J Cancer. 2006;95(2):197-203. PMID: 16804518.

RS6. National Cancer Institute. Cannabis and Cannabinoids (PDQ) — Health Professional Version. NIH/NCI. Updated 2024. Available at: https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/treatment/cam/hp/cannabis-pdq

Kuhusu OilWell Cannabis na Formula yetu ya RSO

Asili Yetu: Kutoka McAllen hadi Houston, Kutoka Kutokuwa na Tumaini mpaka Ubunifu

OilWell Cannabis ilianzishwa na Colin Valencia katika Houston, Texas. Lakini hadithi yetu inaanza katika McAllen, Texas — moja kwa moja ng’ambo ya Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico. Eneo la McAllen-Reynosa, linalojulikana kama Borderplex, ni moja ya maeneo yenye changamoto kubwa za kiuchumi na hatari kando ya mpaka wa Marekani-Mexico. McAllen ni jiji la mapambano — kitamaduni na sekta ya rejareja nguvu, lakini inayoguswa sana na umaskini na fursa mdogo nje ya rejareja na afya. Reynosa ni kitovu cha viwanda kilichosababishwa na vurugu na shughuli za cartel.

Ushao wa Colin katika McAllen ulimwonyosha kwa fursa na changamoto za ukatili. Mapema, alijifunza kujituma, akichukua kazi hatari za kusafirisha vitu kupitia mpaka kwa vikundi mbalimbali. Uzoefu huo ulimfumbua na hatari na changamoto. Wengi wa marafiki zake wa karibu wameuawa au wamekamatwa kwa sababu ya hatari zinazohusiana. Amekabili kila aina ya vurugu inayowezekana, ndani ya mitaani na ng’ambo ya mpaka. Akiwa na umri wa kumi na sita, alilazimika kuondoka nyumbani kwa mara ya mwisho.

Licha ya hatari hizi, Colin hakutingia njia mbaya kama kuuza vitu visivyo halali. Alizingatia bangi, akiiona kama salama na yenye manufaa zaidi. Alikulia katika ulimwengu wa jadi wa bangi kabla ya kuidhinishwa, akijifunza mmea kwa karibu huku akiendesha katika vivuli. Muda ukisonga, alihamia kutoka shughuli za hatari kuunda biashara halali, ya kisheria, katika sekta anayoamini.

Baadaye, Colin akawa mhandisi wa software aliyefunzwa rasmi na alifanya kazi maalum ya maendeleo kwa Chuo Kikuu cha Matibabu cha Baylor, moja ya taasisi za kiafya zenye hadhi zaidi katika Texas Medical Center. Ule mchanganyiko — maarifa ya kina ya mmea wa bangi pamoja na usahihi wa kiwango cha matibabu — unaamua mbinu yetu leo.

Bentley: Mbwa Aliyeanzisha Kila KitU

Hadithi ya asili ya kampuni yetu inaanza na mbwa anayeitwa Bentley. Bentley alikuwa zaidi ya mnyama — alikuwa familia, rafiki aliyesimama na Colin kupitia nyakati ngumu zaidi. Bentley alipougua, watafiti wa wanyama walitoa uamuzi usiotakikana na mmiliki wa mnyama: kuuawa tu ndiyo njia ya huruma. Bentley alikuwa amepooza miguu yake ya nyuma. Walisema dawa za maumivu zingeangamiza viungo vyake, kusababisha mateso zaidi. Uchaguo ulikuwa kupoteza kwa kuteseka kurefu au kuonyesha huruma ya papo kwa papo.

Lakini kuikataa Bentley haikuwa chaguo. Colin alikuwa ameshapoteza mengi mno. Katika kutafuta mbadala za dharura, aliguta CBD kupitia swali lililobadilisha kila kitu.

Mshauri wa wanyama wa okoa aliyeitwa Jessica aliuliza: “Umisukuma magurudumu ya bangi kiasi gani na hujawahi kusikia kuhusu CBD?”

Colin alikuwa na uzoefu wa bangi — lakini kwa starehe. Hakuwahi kuchunguza matumizi ya matibabu. Swali la Jessica lilifunua nafasi ya kupoteza ambayo ikawa wajibu.

Na kumuokoa Bentley, Colin alijifunza kutengeneza golden paste ya CBD — formula maalum ya cannabinoid ya wanyama. Haikuwa dawa, ilikuwa kamba ya uhai. Na kamba hiyo ya uhai ilileta kitu watafiti wa wanyama walisema haiwezekani: Bentley aliinuka. Aletembea kwa Colin na kuleta mpira wake. Kutoka kupooza na kuinukia kuuawa hadi kuleta mpira wake. Hii haikuwa athari ya placebo — mbwa hawajibu placebo. Hii ilikuwa dawa ya cannabinoid inayofanya kile dawa za viwanda haziwezi kukifanya.

Bentley aliishi miaka mingine kumi, akafa kwa asili akiwa na umri wa miaka ishirini. Wakati wa miaka hiyo, Colin aliendeleza formula maalum za bangi za kila hali inayohusiana na umri aliyokabili Bentley:

• Kupooza kwa neva kulimsaidia kuelewa sifa za kulinda neva za CBG na PPARγ agonism ya THCa kwa ulinzi wa seli za ubongo
• Kupooza kwa ubongo kulimsaidia kuelewa jukumu la CBC katika uzalishaji wa neva
• Glaukoma kulimsaidia kuelewa CB1 agonism ya THC kwa upunguzaji wa shinikizo la ndani ya jicho
• Kifafa kilicholegeza kulileta mbinu za kupunguza uvimbe wa njia nyingi kwa kutumia CBD, CBG, THCa, na beta-caryophyllene zinazofanya kazi kupitia mifumo tofauti ya receptors kwa pamoja

Cannabinoid moja haikutosha. Mazingira yaliyobadilika ya Bentley yalihitaji sinerjia ya cannabinoids nyingi. CBD pekee haingei kukabiliana na upooza kwa neva, kupooza kwa ubongo, glaukoma, na kifafa kwa pamoja. Cannabinoids madogo kama CBG, CBN, na CBC zikawa muhimu Bentley alipokua. Usahihi ulikuwa muhimu — maisha ya Bentley yalitegemea usahihi wa formula, si kulingana na nasibu.

Safari ya Bentley ilikuwa kuingia kwa Colin katika bangi zaidi ya kupata urefu. Ikawa wajibu wa kutengeneza ufumbuzi halisi ambao hupunguza maumivu na mateso, si tu kwa wanyama bali kwa watu. Hadithi ya Bentley ndiyo msingi wa OilWell — inatusukuma kwa ahadi yetu kwa ubora, ubunifu, na huduma ya huruma.

Safari ya Colin: PTSD, Uraibu wa Benzo, na Peace Gummies

Colin pia anajirira utegemezi wa dawa za viwanda. Alipambana na PTSD na uraibu wa benzodiazepines. Alipoamua kukataa Xanax, alifanya papo kwa papo — inayojulikana kuwa ngumu na hatari — kwa kutumia maarifa ya cannabinoid aliokuwa ameijenga akiishi.

Formula ya Peace Gummies ambayo ikawa bidhaa ya OilWell iliumbwa wakati wa majaribio ya usiku akiwa katika uondoaji wa benzo. Kwa kuhakikisha nafuu ya papo kwa papo, tunatoa Peace Gummies pia katika fomati ya vape, ambayo Colin mwenyewe hutumia kudhibiti usingizi wake wa kali na PTSD kali. Hii sio maarifa ya kifalsafa. Colin aliishi kile wagonjwa wa RSO huishi: kutokuwa na tumaini kwa nafuu, dawa za viwanda zilizoshindwa, kugundua cannabinoids zinafanya kazi wakati dawa hazifanyi.

Muda ukisonga, manufaa ya matibabu Colin aliyogundua kwanza kupitia Bentley yalikawa kazi yetu ya msingi. Tumeendeleza formula ambazo madaktari hutumia kwa magonjwa ya Crohn, IBS, ulcerative colitis, PTSD, uraibu wa benzo, na usingizi. Makusud yetu daima yamekuwa kufanya bangi ipatikane na ifanikiwe kwa kila mtu, ikiwemo wala nyama, wagonjwa wa kisukari, na wale wenye mahitaji maalum ya afya.

ABC13 Houston: Sehemu Saba, Wachambuzi Watano, Miaka Minne

Kati ya Septemba 2019 na Aprili 2023, ABC13 KTRK Houston — chanzo namba moja cha habari ya Houston — kilitangaza Colin Valencia na OilWell Cannabis kwenye sehemu saba kamili za habari zilizositirika katika sheria za bangi ya Texas, uchambuzi wa kisheria wa Delta-8, uongozi wa afya ya jamii ya COVID-19, ukarabati wa haki za jinai, na ubunifu wa biashara ya bangi. Colin alichaguliwa mara kwa mara kama mtaalamu wa kipekee wa sekta kwa ajili ya sera ya bangi na uangalizi wa bidhaa katika jiji la nne kubwa zaidi nchini Marekani.

Sehemu yetu ya kwanza ya ABC13 mnamo Septemba 2019 ilihifadhi falsafa yetu: “Sijaribu kuuza mafuta ya nyoka kwa watu. Sijaribu kuuza tumaini kwa watu, lakini kuna utafiti wa kutosha nje hapo ambayo watu wanahitaji kujua na kujaribu na kuwa na toleo bora zaidi la kujenga maoni yao ili kuipa nafasi ya haki na kuamua kama ni sahihi au sio kwao.”

Leo, OilWell Cannabis inatekeleza kutoka Montrose, Houston, Texas (810 Richmond Avenue, Houston, TX 77006). Tumekuwa tukitekeleza tangu 2019, tunazalisha takriban dola milioni moja wa mapato ya kila mwaka, tunahifadhi karibu 5.0 Google rating, na tunaidhinishwa na Texas DSHS. Bidhaa zetu sio zilizozalishwa kwa wingi — zimetengenezwa kwa uangalifu wa kibinafsi, kutoka sanaa ya upakaji hadi formula. Sanaa yote, formula, na upakaji zinaundwa ndani ya Houston, kwa kutumia mapishi na mawazo yetu wenyewe. Colin analeta bidii ya Houston, mizizi ya McAllen, na mtazamo wa mjengo, lakini miendo yetu inabaki rahisi: tengeza bidhaa zenye nia, jibu moja kwa moja, na usifanye kama bangi ni sahihi kwa kila mtu.

Falsafa yetu ya RSO: Kanuni Nne za Msingi

RSO yetu sio mafuta ya jadi ya Rick Simpson. Ni bidhaa iliyowekwa, ya cannabinoids nyingi imelengwa na urithi wa RSO lakini inatoa makusudi:

1. Ufikiaju juu ya kuzuia. Hakuna kadi ya matibabu inayohitajika. Mtuzie yeyote umri wa miaka 21+ anaweza kununua. Tunatuma kote nchini Marekani na kimataifa kwa wateja wanaothibitisha halali yao ya kienyeji. Simpson aliamini dawa inapaswa kuwa inayopatikana kwa kila mtu; tulijenga bidhaa na mfumo wa usambazaji ambao hufanya hiyo iweze kupatikana kisheria — ikiwemo kwa wakazi wa Kongo (DRC) ambao wanaweza kutokana na maduka ya dawa ya ndani.

2. Nguvu inayodhibitiwa na mgonjwa. THCa inauzwa katika fomu yake acidic, isiyo na kichawi. Unapanga kama kuutumia mbichi kwa manufaa isiyo na kichawi au kuchomeka kuwa delta-9 THC kwa nguvu kamili ya kichawi. Simpson aliamini wagonjwa wanapaswa kudhibiti dawa zao; tulitekeleza bidhaa ambayo inaweka ule udhinisho kwenye mikono yako kupitia kemikali badala ya mbinu moja inayofaa kila mtu.

3. Formula za chanzo wazi. Tunachapisha formula zetu kamili kwa umma — kila cannabinoid, kila miligramu, kila asilimia — ili yeyote asiyeweza kumudu bidhaa zetu anaweza chanzo viungo na kuifanya nafsi yake. Simpson alitoa mafuta yake bure na kuwaalisha watu kufanya. Hakuwa na leseni ya mbinu yake au kuwachaji wagonjwa . Tuligeuza dhamira hiyo: tunauza bidhaa zilizozalishwa kitaaluma, zilizojaribiwa katika maabara, zilizowekwa kwa wale wanayotaka, na tunachapisha mapishi kamili kwa wale wanataka kufanya wenyewe.

4. Ushahidi uliotolewa, si kuzidiwa. Sekseni yetu ya General Knowledge inawakilisha ahadi yetu kwa elimu ya ukweli kuhusu kile usayansi unasemea kwa kweli. Simpson alitekeleza bila usahihi wa wenza; tuna ufikiaji huo na tunautumia kutenganisha madai yenye ushahidi mkubwa kwa zile zinazokua na zile za soko.

Kufuata Farm Bill na Mwongozo wa Kisheria wa THCa

Farm Bill ya 2018 ilidhinisha bangi na bidhaa zinazotokana na bangi zilizojumuisha chini ya THC 0.3% ya delta-9 kwa uzito wa kavu ngazi ya shirikisho katika Marekani. Hii ndiyo msingi wa kubuni bidhaa yetu ya RSO.

RSO Sublingual Oil yetu inajumuisha THC 90 miligramu tu ya delta-9 katika chupa nzima ya 30 mL — 3 miligramu kwa mililita — chini ya kiwango cha 0.3%. Cannabinoids zote zinatoka kwa bangi. Bidhaa ni halali chini ya sheria ya shirikisho na katika nchi nyingi.

Kwa wateja wa Kongo (DRC): Lazima uthibitie sheria zako za kujifunza kuhusu bidhaa zinazotokana na bangi. Tunasafirisha na hati kamili, Cheti cha Uchambuzi (COAs), na risiti. Wateja wa kimataifa wanakubali wajibu wote wa masafa na wa kisheria. Wasiliana nasi katika (832) 416-2816 au [email protected] kujadili usafirishaji hadi Kongo (DRC).

THCa ni mwanzo acidic, isiyo na kichawi wa delta-9 THC. Haiko delta-9 THC mwenyewe, hufanya iwe halali ya Farm Bill wakati wa kuuzwa.

Maana ya kazi ni kubwa: unaweza kuchomeka THCa kuwa delta-9 THC nyumbani kwa kuwasha mafuta kwenye 260°F (125°C) kwa dakika 45-60 kwenye chombo cha chuma kinachovumilia tanuri. Hii inageuza miligramu 1,500 za THCa kuwa takriban miligramu 1,315 za delta-9 THC. Ikichanganywa na THC 90mg za delta-9 zilizopo, hii huzalisha takriban THC 1,405mg jumla ya delta-9 — inayotoa nguvu ya kichawi inayolingana na RSO haramu ya jadi, kabisa kwa udiscretion wako baada ya kununua. Unaweza pia kuhamisha sehemu inayodhibitiwa kutoka kwenye chupa ya asili kwenye chombo cha pili cha chuma kinachovumilia tanuri, kuchomeka tu unachotaka kutumia huku kibaki kikiendelea kuhifadhiwa katika fomu ya THCa mbichi.

Hii inamaanisha kwamba bidhaa moja inaweza kufanya kama inayopunguza uvimbe isiyo na kichawi (tumika mbichi) au bidhaa yenye nguvu kamili ya kichawi (baada ya kuchomeka nyumbani). Unakidhibiti uamuzi. Bidhaa ni halali popote cannabinoids zote za sehemu ni halali, kuruhusu usafirishaji wa kimataifa katika wilaya ambapo viwanda vyenye THC chini ya 0.3% vidhinishwa.

Ilani muhimu ya kisheria: THCa inageuka kuwa delta-9 THC inapopashwa. Wateja wanawajibu wa kuelewa na kuzingatia sheria za kienyeji. Tunasafirisha na hati kamili; wateja wa kimataifa wanakubali wajibu wote wa masafa na wa kisheria.

Formula za Chanzo Wazi: Kwa Nini Tunachapisha Kila KitU

Tunachapisha formula zetu kamili za RSO kwa umma — kila cannabinoid, kila miligramu, kila asilimia — katika hati ikiwemo hii. Formula yetu ya RSO Sublingual Oil na formula yetu ya RSO Vape Cartridge zinaelezezwa kamili baadaye katika muongozo huu.

Ukiwezi kumudu bidhaa zetu — $129.99 kwa mafuta ya chuoni, $49.99 kwa vape cartridge — unaweza kuona hasa formula inajumuisha nini, chanzo cannabinoid distillates na isolates, na kutengeneza toleo lako mwenyewe. Formula katika hati hii ndiyo mapishi ya chanzo wazi.

Hii inarudia dhamira ya asili ya Rick Simpson. Alitoa mafuta yake bure na kuwaalisha watu kufanya. Hakuwa na leseni ya mbinu yake au kuwachaji wagonjwa . Tuligeuza dhamira hiyo: tunauza bidhaa zilizozalishwa kitaaluma, zilizojaribiwa katika maabara, zilizowekwa kwa wale wanayotaka, na tunachapisha mapishi kamili kwa wale wanataka kufanya wenyewe.

Falsafa hiyo hijaanza na RSO — ilianza na Bentley. Kwenye ukurasa wetu About Us, tulichapisha mapishi halisi ya golden paste ya CBD iliyoomboa maisha ya Bentley, ili yeyote mmiliki wa mnyama akikabili mzozo kama huo anaweza kuitengeneza:

Mapishi ya Golden Paste ya CBD kwa Wanyama — Formula ya Chanzo Wazi ya Asili

Viungo:

• 1/2 kikombe cha unga wa turmeric wa kimu
• 1 kikombe cha maji
• 1/3 kikombe ya mafuta ya nazi (yasiyosindikwa, ya kimu)
• Vijiko vya 1-2 vya pilipili nyeusi iliyosagwa sana (muhimu kwa kushonwa)
• Mafuta ya CBD (dozi inategemea saizi na mahitaji ya mnyama; shauriana na mtaalamu wa wanyama)

Maelekezo:

1. Changanya turmeric na maji. Katika sosare, changanya unga wa turmeric na maji, ukikoroga kwa joto la chini hadi unga mzito uundwe (dakika 7-10). Ongeza maji zaidi ikiwa ni mzito sana.
2. Ongeza mafuta ya nazi na pilipili. Mara baada ya unga mzito kuundwa, ongeza mafuta ya nazi na pilipili nyeusi iliyosagwa sana. Koroga vizuri hadi viungo vyote vichanganyike.
3. Bariidi na uhifadhi. Acha paste kupoa, kisha hamisha kwenye jar na kifuniko. Hifadhi kwenye friji mpao wiki mbili.
4. Dozi. Ongeza kiwango kidogo cha mafuta ya CBD kwenye paste kabla ya kumpa mnyama, ukisonga dozi kwa kulingana na uzito na hali ya afya. Anza chini na ongeza taratibu kama inavyohitajika.

Mapendekezo ya kutoa: Changanya kiwango kidogo cha golden paste na chakula cha mnyama mara moja au mara mbili kila siku. Kagua mnyama kwa mabadiliko na shauriana na mtaalamu wa wanyama ikiwa kuna wasiwasi. Shauriana daima na mtaalamu wa wanyama kabla ya kuanza madini mapya.

Mapishi hii — iliyochapishwa bure, miaka kabla ya formula za RSO kuchapishwa — inaonyesha tabia thabiti. Colin alitoa formula iliyoomboa Bentley kabla ya kutoa formula za watu. Dhamira ya chanzo wazi sio masoko; ni msingi wa tabia ya kampuni.

Uchaguzi wa Kuchomeka: Nguvu Inayodhibitiwa na Mgonjwa

RSO ya jadi ilikuwa kuchomeka kamili. Joto liligeuza THCa yote kuwa delta-9 THC, hakukuwa na uchaguzi kuhusu kichawi.

Formula yetu ya chuoni inajumuisha miligramu 1,500 za THCa katika fomu yake acidic, isiyo na kichawi, ikiumba machaguo matatu tofauti ya matumizi:

Chaguo 1 — Mbichi, hakuna moto. THCa yote miligramu 1,500 inabaki kama THCa — kabisa isiyo na kichawi. Wasifu wa ushahidi wa THCa unaelezea uvumilivu wa kupunguza uvimbe kupitia COX-2 inhibition na uwezekano wa kulinda neva kupitia PPARγ agonism [12]. Chaguo hili ni compatible na kazi, kuendesha, na matumizi ya mchana bila upungufu wowote wa kichawi — muhimu kwa wateja wa Kongo (DRC) ambao wanahitaji nafuu ya kazi.

Chaguo 2 — Kumalizika kabisa, kuchomeka nyumbani. Pasha mafuta kwenye 260°F (125°C) kwa dakika 45-60 kwenye chombo cha chuma kinachovumilia tanuri. Hii inageuza THCa miligramu 1,500 kuwa takriban miligramu 1,315 ya delta-9 THC. Ikiunganishwa na THC 90mg za delta-9 zilizopo, hutoa takriban mg 1,405 jumla ya delta-9 THC. Ikiunganishwa na delta-8 THC 6,000mg, bidhaa iliyokoleka inapata nguvu ya kichawi inayolingana na RSO haramu ya jadi — 100% kisheria, kwa sababu kuchomeka huduma papo kwa papo baada ya kununua. Unaweza pia kuhamisha sehemu inayodhibitiwa kutoka kwenye chupa ya asili kwenye chombo cha pili cha chuma kinachovumilia tanuri, kuchomeka tu unachotaka kutumia huku kibaki kikiendelea kuhifadhiwa katika fomu ya THCa mbichi.

Chaguo 3 — Vape, auto-decarboxylation. RSO Vape Cartridge yetu huvape kwenye 400-450°F, mara moja ikigeuza THCa kuwa delta-9 THC kwa kila pumzi. Kila pumzi inatoa cannabinoids zilizoharibika karibuni. Hii ndiyo njia ya kufikia RSO ya haraka zaidi.

Kemia ya ubadilishaji: Uzito wa molekuli wa THCa ni 358.47 g/mol. Uwiano wa ubadilishaji ni takriban mg 1 THCa = mg 0.877 za delta-9 THC baada ya decarboxylation, ikionyesha upotezaji wa molekuli ya CO₂ wakati wa kutokea.

Muundo huu unaweka uamuzi wa nguvu kabisa kwenye mikono yako — ukilingana na kanuni ya Rick Simpson ya wagonjwa kudhibiti dawa zao, lakini kuutekeleza kanuni hiyo kupitia kemikali ya bidhaa halisi badala ya mbinu moja inayofaa kila mtu.

Uzalishaji Bila Kemikali

RSO yetu sio bidhaa ya uchimbaji wa jadi. Ni mchanganyo uliowekwa wa distillates na isolates za cannabinoid za kibinafsi zilizounganishwa kwa viwango mahususi katika mazingira ya uzalishaji uliodhibitiwa. Hakuna nafta. Hakuna alkoholi ya isopropyl. Hakuna butane. Hakuna kemikali za uchimbaji katika bidhaa iliyokamilika.

Hii inaondoa hatari ya kemikali zilizobaki — moja ya wasiwasi mkubwa zaidi wa usalama na uzalishaji wa RSO ya jadi.

Tunatumia mafuta ya MCT ya kimu (medium-chain triglycerides) kama msingi wa kubeba. Mafuta ya MCT ni kubeba lipid ya daraja la chakula ambayo hurahisisha kushonwa kwa cannabinoid kupitia tishu ya chuoni na hutoa wasifu wa ladha neutral — uboreshaji mkubwa juu ya hali ya tiririka na harufu ya mabaki ya kemikali ya RSO ya jadi.

Majaribio ya tatu ya pande ya tatu yanahusu nguvu ya cannabinoid, wasifu wa terpene, dawa za mbu, metali nzito, kemikali zilizobaki, na wachafuzi wa microbia. Cheti cha Uchambuzi (COAs) kinapatikana kwa ombi na kupitia tovuti yetu.

Portifolio Yetu Pana ya Bidhaa

Mbali na RSO, tunazalisha aina ya bidhaa za cannabinoid, kila moja iliyoendeleza kutoka maarifa ya formula Colin aliiyojenga katika safari ya miaka kumi ya Bentley na uzoefo wake wa PTSD/uondoaji wa benzo:

Asshole Peach — Bidhaa yetu inayopendwa zaidi. Uzoefu uliowekwa kwa uangalifu unatoa hisia ya furaha, yenye muda mrefu. Inapendwa hasa na wazee kwa kupunguza maumivu na dalili za PTSD bila kuwa na uvamizi mkubwa.

Peace Gummies — Iliyoendeleza moja kwa moja kutoka uzoefo wa Colin wa PTSD na uraibu wa benzodiazepines. Ilimsaidia kuacha Xanax papo kwa papo. Inapatikana pia katika fomati ya vape kwa nafuu ya papo kwa papo — Colin mwenyewe hutumia vape kudhibiti usingizi wake wa kali na PTSD kali.

Viumbe vya kimu — Tunatoa bidhaa zilizoundwa kwa kipekee kulingana na mahitaji maalum ya wateja. Ikiwa ni viwango mahususi vya cannabinoid, aina maalum za kutoa, au formula kwa hali maalum ya afya, tunaformula bidhaa zilizolenga kwa ombi. Hii inajumuisha formula kwa wala nyama, wagonjwa wa kisukari, na wale wenye mahitaji maalum ya lishe au afya — inayohusu wateja wa Kongo (DRC) wenye vikwazo vya lishe.

Fomati Mbili za Bidhaa

Tunatoa formula ya RSO katika fomati mbili za kutoa, kila moja iliyoundwa kwa matumizi tofauti na wasifu wa farmakokinetiki.

RSO Sublingual Oil — $129.99

• Chupa ya 30 mL (1 fl oz)
• Cannabinoids jumla 16,590 mg (553 mg kwa mL)
• Cannabinoids saba: CBD 4,500 mg, CBG 3,000 mg, delta-8 THC 6,000 mg, THCa 1,500 mg, delta-9 THC 90 mg, CBN 750 mg, CBC 750 mg
• Terpenes za moja kwa moja kwa 5%: limonene, myrcene, caryophyllene, pinene, linalool, humulene, terpinolene
• Msingi wa mafuta ya MCT ya kimu
• Matafia yenye viwango kwa dozi sahihi katika viwango vya 0.1 mL
• Kuanza: dakika 15-45 (kushonwa kwa chuoni)
• Athari za juu: saa 1-2
• Muda: saa 4-6
• Bioavailability: 13-19% (inapita sehemu ya metabolism ya kwanza ya ini)
• Takriban dozi 40-60 kwa chupa kulingana na saizi ya sehemu

RSO Vape Cartridge — $49.99

• Cartridge ya gramu 1
• Cannabinoids jumla 900 mg+
• Uwiano wa cannabinoids sita sawa na formula ya chuoni
• Terpenes za moja kwa moja kwa 5%+
• Tohara ya betri ya 510-thread
• Kuanza: dakika 1-2 (utoa wa haraka zaidi wa cannabinoid)
• Athari za juu: dakika 10-15
• Muda: saa 2-4
• Bioavailability: 10-35% (inayotofautiana kulingana na ujuzi wa kuvuta)
• Auto-decarboxylation ya THCa katika joto la vaping (400-450°F)

Mwongozo Kamili wa RSO — Mwongozo kamili wa bidhaa yetu na sayansi, uchambuzi wa ushindani, mipango, na habari ya kuagiza.

Wakati wa Kutumia Kila Fomati

Matumizi	Fomati inayopendekezwa	Sababu
Nafuu ya papo kwa papo (maumivu ya papo, kichefuchefu, hofu)	Vape	Kuanza kwa dakika 1-2
Nafuu yenye muda (maumivu mabaya, usingizi)	Sublingual	Muda wa saa 4-6
Bioavailability ya juu zaidi	Sublingual	Kushonwa 13-19%
Ubeberu/ufiche	Vape	Donge, hakuna kupima
Udhibiti sahihi wa dozi	Sublingual	Matafia yenye viwango (viwango vya 0.1 mL)
Matumizi ya mchana isiyo na kichawi	Sublingual (mbichi, hakuna moto)	THCa haishiki, upungufu wa sifuri
Matumizi ya usiku yenye kichawi	Sublingual (inayochomeka) au Vape	THCa iliyoshikishwa + delta-8 THC

Ulinganisho wa Ushindani: RSO ya OilWell vs. Mbadala

RSO ya OilWell vs. RSO ya Duka la TCUP la Texas

Kipengele	RSO ya Duka la TCUP	RSO ya OilWell
Wasifu wa cannabinoid	THC pekee (~420 mg THC kwa matafia 0.5g)	Cannabinoids 7: CBD, CBG, delta-8 THC, THCa, delta-9 THC, CBN, CBC
Maudhui ya CBG	0 mg	3,000 mg
Maudhui ya CBN	0 mg	750 mg
Maudhui ya CBC	0 mg	750 mg
Nguvu inayodhibitiwa na mgonjwa	Hapana — daima yenye kichawi kamili	Ndiyo — THCa isiyo na kichawi hadi uipashe
Mahitaji ya ufikiaji	Kadi ya matibabu ya CUP na hali inayostahili	Umri wa miaka 21+ tu, hakuna kadi ya matibabu inayohitajika
Utoaji	Lazima usafiri kwenda duka la dawa halali	Utoaji siku moja Houston, usafirishaji wa kitaifa/kimataifa hadi Kongo (DRC)
Inafuata Farm Bill	Hapana — mpango wa bangi halali wa jimbo	Ndiyo — chini ya THC 0.3% ya delta-9

RSO ya OilWell vs. RSO ya Hemp CBD (mfano Lazarus Naturals)

Kipengele	RSO ya Lazarus Naturals (10 mL, 1,000 mg)	RSO ya OilWell (30 mL, 16,590 mg)
Cannabinoids jumla	1,000 mg	16,590 mg
Maudhui ya CBD	~950 mg	4,500 mg
Maudhui ya CBG	15.5 mg	3,000 mg
Maudhui ya CBN	0.7 mg	750 mg
Delta-8 THC	0 mg	6,000 mg
THCa (inayoweza kubadilika kuwa delta-9)	Kidogo	1,500 mg (~1,315 mg THC ya delta-9 inapochomeka)
Chaguo la kichawi	Hakuna athari inayofaa	Ndiyo — kupitia decarboxylation ya THCa na delta-8 THC
Bei takriban	$40-50	$129.99

RSO ya OilWell vs. RSO Haramu ya Jadi — Tazama jedwali la RSO ya Jadi vs. RSO ya Kisasa Iliyoundwa katika seksheni yetu ya Rick Simpson hapo juu kwa kulinganisho kamili cha vipengele 11.

Muktadha wa Matumizi Maalum ya Hali

Ilani muhimu: Mazingira yafuatayo yanaelekezwa na utafiti wa cannabinoid uliotajwa katika seksheni yetu ya General Knowledge na falsaha yetu ya formula. Hayawezi kuwa maagizo ya matibabu, hayajaidhinishwa na FDA kama mipango ya matibabu, na sio mbadala ya huduma ya kiafya ya kitaaluma. Bidhaa hizi hazijakaguliwa na Food and Drug Administration na hazikusudiwi kutambua, kutibu, tiba, au kuzuia ugonjwa wowote. Shauriana daima na mtoa huduma wa afya aliye na sifa kabla ya kutumia bidhaa za cannabinoid, hasa ikiwa una hali ya kiafya, unatumia dawa, uko na ujauzito au unanyonyesha, au una wasiwasi wa afya. Usiendeshe magari au mashine unapoathiriwa na cannabinoids za kichawi.

Kwa wateja wa Kongo (DRC): Tunatambua kwamba kufika kwa matoa huduma wa afya kunaweza kuwa changamoto katika maeneo mengi. Ukikufikia kliniki ya kijijini, duka la dawa, au mtoa hudimu wa jadi anayeelewa cannabinoids, shauriana nao. Ukikosa, tumia habari hii kama msingi wa elimu huku ukiikukabili wajibu wako wote wa uchaguzi. Anza na dozi ndogo zaidi na endelea kwa tahadhari.

Kichefuchefu cha kemoterapi na msaada wa hamu

• Kabla ya chemo: 0.5-1.0 mL chuoni takriban saa 1 kabla ya matibabu
• Kichefuchefu cha papo kwa papo: puffs 2-3 za vape kwa nafuu ya papo kwa papo (kuanza kwa dakika 1-2)
• Baada ya chemo: 0.5 mL chuoni kila saa 6 kama inavyohitajika
• Msaada wa usingizi wakati wa matibabu: 1.0-2.0 mL chuoni kabla ya kulala (inatoa CBN 25-50 mg)
• Muktadha wa ushahidi: ushahidi wa antiemetic wa delta-8 THC [9], ushahidi wa kichefuchefu wa delta-9 THC [1][13], buffering ya kiwazi ya CBD [3]

Maumivu mabaya ya kudumu (fibromyalgia, kifafa, upoozi)

• Mchana: 0.3-0.5 mL chuoni mbichi — uchafuzi wa cannabinoid ya kupunguza uvimbe bila upungufu wa kichawi
• Usiku: 0.5-1.0 mL chuoni iliyochomeka — inachanganya nafuu ya maumivu na msaada wa CBN wa usingizi
• Maumivu ya papo kwa papo: Vape kama inavyohitajika kwa kuanza la papo kwa papo
• Muktadha wa ushahidi: ushahidi wa maumivu wa CBD [4], ushahidi wa maumivu wa delta-9 THC [13], CB2 agonism ya beta-caryophyllene [24], COX-2 inhibition ya THCa [12]

Msaada wa usingizi

• Kabla ya kulala: 1.0-2.0 mL chuoni
• Kwa 2.0 mL, inatoa mg 50 za CBN — kiwango kilichochunguzwa katika utafiti wa usingizi wa 2024
• Kwa 1.0 mL, inatoa mg 25 za CBN — juu ya kiwango cha mg 20 kilichohusishwa na kupunguzwa kwa usumbufu wa usingizi
• Muktadha wa ushahidi: ushahidi wa usingizi wa CBN [16][17], utafiti wa mapitio wa bangi na usingizi

Hofu na msongo

• Nafuu ya kazi ya mchana: 0.3 mL chuoni mbichi — CBD na CBG zinashughulikia hofu bila upungufu
• Usiku: 1.0 mL chuoni — wasifu kamili wa cannabinoid ikiwemo CBN kwa architecture ya usingizi
• Muktadha wa ushahidi: ushahidi wa hofu wa CBD [3], farmakolojia ya CBG [7][8], ushahidi wa entourage wa limonene [20]

Kanuni ya jumla ya kujitolea: Anza chini, endelea polepole. Anza na 0.25-0.5 mL chuoni na tathmini athari zako kwa muda wa saa 2-3 kabla ya kuongeza. Majibu ya kibinafsi yanatofautiana kulingana na uzito wa mwili, metabolism, uvumilivu, dawa zinazotumika kwa pamoja, na mambo mengine.

Utoaji na Ufikiaji wa Kimataifa: Kuhudumia Kongo (DRC)

Tunatekeleza mfumo wa pekee wa utoaji wa siku moja wa RSO katika Houston. Mbali na Houston, tunasafirisha kote nchini na kimataifa — ikiwemo Kongo (DRC).

Utoaji wa siku moja Houston (kwa muktadha wa shughuli zetu):

• Texas Medical Center: Utoaji BURE (masaa 2-4)
• Inner Loop (610): $5 (masaa 2-4)
• Ndani ya Beltway 8: $10 (masaa 3-5)
• Mabaraza makubwa ya Houston: $15 (masaa 4-6)
• Eneo lililoendelewa (maili 60): $20-25 (siku moja ikiwa unaagiza kabla ya saa 2 PM)

Utoaji bure kwenda Texas Medical Center — kitovu kikubwa zaidi cha matibabu ulimwenguni na ziara za wagonjwa zaidi ya milioni 10 kwa mwaka — inawakilisha ahadi yetu kwa ufikiaji kwa wagonjwa wanaohitaji zaidi.

Usafirishaji wa kimataifa hadi Kongo (DRC):
Tunasafirisha kimataifa na tumewasilisha kwenye nchi nyingi katika bara mbali. Mwongozo wa kisheria wa THCa hufanya hii iwezekanavyo: kwa sababu bidhaa inajumuisha chini ya THC 0.3% ya delta-9 wakati wa kuuzwa, inakidhi ufafanuzi wa bidhaa za bangi chini ya Farm Bill ya 2018 na inaweza kusafirishwa kwa wilaya zenye sheria za bangi zinazolingana.

Kwa wateja wa Kongo (DRC):

• Kila pakiti ya kimataifa inajumuisha hati kamili, Cheti cha Uchambuzi (COAs), na risiti kwa ajili ya masafa
• Ada ya chini ya usafirishaji hutumika; gharama za ziada za usafirishaji wa kimataifa zinalipishwa kwa mteja
• Mteja anawajibu wa kuthibitisha uhalali katika Kongo (DRC) na anakubali hatari zote za masafa na za kisheria
• Wasiliana nasi: (832) 416-2816 au [email protected] kujadili chaguzi za usafirishaji, mahitaji ya masafa, na ratiba ya utoaji kwenye eneo lako katika Kongo (DRC)

Umuhimu wa ufikiaji wa kimataifa haupimiki. Rick Simpson hawezi kuisafirisha mafuta yake popote — ilikuwa Ratiba I, haramu kuzalisha, kuwa nayo, au kusafirisha. Mgonjwa wa saratani wa Kinshasa, mgonjwa wa maumivu mabaya wa Lubumbashi, au mzee wa Goma anaweza sasa kupata fomula ya RSO yenye nguvu ya kikliniki ya cannabinoids nyingi sawa na anayepata mkaazi wa Houston kupitia utoaji wa siku moja. Tulijenga bidhaa inayoweza kuhamia mipaka za kisheria — kukamilisha sehemu ya dira ya Rick Simpson ambayo marufiku ilifanya iwe haiwezekani wakati alipokuwa hai.

Teknolojia yetu ya PANDEM1C SEO — mfumo wa kibinafsi wenye eneo milioni 14 za kijiografia katika hifadhidata na zaidi ya modeo 300 za AI — inasonga muonekano wa utafiti wa asili katika bara sita, ikifanya bidhaa zetu zioneke na wagonjwa wa kimataifa wanaotafuta RSO katika lugha yao wenyewe.

Jinsi Formula zetu Zinavyounganishwa na Ushahidi

Kila cannabinoid katika formula yetu — CBD, CBG, delta-8 THC, THCa, delta-9 THC, CBN, na CBC — ina wasifu wake wa ushahidi katika seksheni yetu ya General Knowledge. Kila terpene — limonene, myrcene, caryophyllene, pinene, linalool, humulene, terpinolene — ina ushahidi wa awali na wa mapitio.

Formula zilizochapishwa katika muongozo huu zimeangaziwa kwenye muhtasari wa ushahidi wa cannabinoid kwa cannabinoid unaelezea kile kinachothibitishwa vizuri na data ya kliniki ya binadamu, kile kinachokua kutoka kwa mapitio na utafiti wa awali, na kile kinachozidiwa kulingana na ushahidi wa sasa. Mahali ukurasa wa mwongozi wa RSO unafanya madai maalum ya utafiti kuhusu cannabinoids au terpenes, hati hii inatoa muktadha wa tathmini ya vyanzo — vyanzo hivyo hivyo vilivyopitiwa na wenza, tathmini hiyo hiyo ya ngazi ya ushahidi, mwelekeo huo huo wa utafiti wenye tahadhari.

Ngazi ya ushahidi, onyo za kuzidiwa, na vidokezo vya usalama katika seksheni yetu ya General Knowledge vinatumika sawa kwa bidhaa zetu wenyewe. Hati hii haturuhusu kutoka katika viwango hivyo hivyo vya ushahidi vinavyotumika kwa ulimwengu mzima wa cannabinoid. Hiyo ni makusudi.

Msimamo wetu — kama ilivyotajwa na Colin Valencia mnamo 2019 — ni kwamba watu wanastahiki toleo bora zaidi la habari ili waweze kuipa nafasi ya haki na kuamua kwao wenyewe kama ni sahihi au sio kwao. Hati hii ndiyo msingi wa utafiti wa msimamo huo.

OilWell Cannabis ni zaidi ya chapa — ni ahadi kwa wateja wetu kwamba tutajitahidi daima kutoa bidhaa bora zaidi, zilizowekwa zaidi za bangi zinazowezekana. Sisi hatukuja kufuatilia mwelekeo. Sisi hatukuja kuweka. Na tunapokuwa tunaendelea kukua, makusud yetu yanabaki katika kudumisha kiwango kimoja cha uadilifu, ubunifu, na ujumuiko ambao umetuufafanua tangu siku Bentley aliinuka, alitembea kupitia chumba, na kuleta mpira wake kwa mchezo.

Kitambulisho cha Vyombo vya Habari na Mchango wa Jamii

Colin Valencia: Mwakilishi wa Bangi wa Houston

Kati ya Septemba 2019 na Aprili 2023, ABC13 Houston (KTRK) — affiliate ya ABC inayohudumia jiji la nne kubwa zaidi nchini — ilitangaza Colin Valencia na OilWell Cannabis kwenye sehemu saba tofauti za habari zilizositirika katika biashara, sheria, matibabu, afya ya jamii, na siasa. Wachambuzi watano tofauti walimtafuta Colin katika miaka hiyo: Tom Abrahams, Steve Campion, Shelley Childers, Nick Natario, na waandishi wa KTRK. Hakuna mwendeshaji mwingine wa bangi wa Houston anaonyeshwa na ule urefu au upana wa mada katika sehemu nyingi.

Sehemu zinadokumenti mwenendo thabiti: ABC13 ilipohitaji kuelezea bidhaa mpya za bangi, iliita Colin. Ilipotiwa kuwa serikali ya jumuiya iligeuza uhalali wa Delta-8 usiku na kituo kilipohitaji mtu ambaye alikabiliwa na makosa ya bangi kimaperson kutoa muktadha, ilimwita Colin. Ilipokitaka kuelezea hadithi ya sekta inayokua kwenye 4/20, ilikuwa shamba la bangi la Colin na sauti yake iliyoweka ripoti.

Yafuatayo ni rekodi kamili, kwa mpangilio kronolojia, ya kila sehemu — nukuu zote zimehifadhiwa hasa kama ilivyochapishwa, kila maelezo ya muktadha yamerekodi, kila uhusiano na hadithi nzima ya OilWell na wajibu unaoridhisha, na maudhui kamili ya kila ripoti ya ABC13 yamehifadhiwa kwa ajili ya marejeo.

Sehemu: Biashara ya CBD ya Texas inazidi kuongezeka wakati sekta inaendelea kubadilika — 15 Septemba 2019

Chanzo: ABC13 Houston (KTRK)
Kichwa: “Biashara ya CBD ya Texas inazidi kuongezeka wakati sekta inaendelea kubadilika”
Mchambuzi: Tom Abrahams
Illichapishwa: Jumapili, 15 Septemba 2019
Lebo: Health & Fitness, Houston, Marijuana, U.S. & World, Texas News, Business
Klipu ya YouTube: OilWell CBD Oil Houston ABC News KTRK Interview Clipped (dakika 54)

Hii ni sehemu ya awali ya kudokumentiwa ya ABC13 juu ya OilWell — msingi wa falsafa ya msingi inayosukuma kila kitu katika hati hii.

Maudhui Kamili ya Habari

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Unaweza kuona ishara katika karibu na mtaa wowote. CBD imegeuka kuwa biashara inayozidi kuongezeka siku za hivi karibuni, na wajasiriamali wanaipatia bidhaa kwa kila mwanafamilia, hata wanyama.

Amanda Field anamiliki Republic Aerial Yoga kwenye Avenue ya Houston mjini. Wateja wake wanamtembelea studio yake kwa afya yao, kujitegemea, na kupunguza maumivu yao.

“Nimesikia watu wakisema kuwa wamewasili kwenye madarasa mawili na maumivu ya mgongo yao yamekwisha.”
— Amanda Field, mmiliki wa Republic Aerial Yoga

Lakini kwa Field, sio tu kuhusu yoga. Wateja wengi wake wanachanganya mazoezi na cannabidiol, bidhaa ya bangi inayojulikana kama CBD.

“Hufanana vizuri na yoga.”
— Amanda Field

Krystal Burns ni moja ya wale wateja. Alisema aliujerahi mgongo wake katika ajali na kuupata upasuaji. Alisema alikuwa na maumivu ya kudumu na madaktari walitaka kumpa opioids. Burns alikataa, na baada ya kujifunza kuhusu CBD kutoka kwa Field, anasema sasa ni mwaminifu.

“Nisingefanya kazi bila yake. Inanirahisishia misuli yangu kwa urahisi, inanisaidia kulala. Sishindwi kuwa na wasiwasi wa kuwa na uraibu.”
— Krystal Burns, mtumiaji wa CBD na mteja wa yoga

Jim Bagley ni mwamini mwingine. Anamiliki Linear Salon katika Heights. Anasema yeye na mkewe wanatumia CBD na kuuza katika duka lao.

“Nilikuwa na shida ya kulala, nalalamika kati ya asubuhi pengine. Najisikia kweli kuna manufaa. Natumaini sio mwelekeo. Nadhani manufaa ninayoyapata kibinafsi, natumaini nitaweza kuwapatia wateja wangu manufaa yale yale nimeyapata.”
— Jim Bagley, mmiliki wa Linear Salon

Matumizi ya CBD yalikuwa katika eneo la kisheria, kigumu katika Texas mpaka Muswada wa Bunge wa 1325, ambayo Gavna Greg Abbott aliisaini kuwa sheria mnamo Juni. Muswada ulibadilisha ufafanuzi wa bangi na uzalishaji wa bangi katika Texas. Matokeo yake, CBD kama biashara inazidi kuongezeka. Hata hivyo, bidhaa haiwezi kuwa na THC .3%, kemikali inayofanya ukongwe.

Wiki zilizopita, mashtaka manne ya ndani yaliatangaza kwamba hayatawasilisha mashitaka ya jinai yanayohusiana na bangi au bangi isipokuwa uchunguzi utakithibitisha kwamba concentration ya THC ni juu ya .3%.

Dorral Marsenburg anauza Booman cannabis katika fomati ya kuvuta na anasema sekta bado ni utoto katika Texas.

“Katika wiki ya kawaida, nitaenda kwa nusu pauni kuuza gramu. Nasema miaka miwili kutoka sasa, itakuwa shughuli ya dola bilioni kadhaa. Ninaamini kwa dhati kwa sababu ni halali 100%, na isipokuwa THC, pia ni afya kwako.”
— Dorral Marsenburg, Booman cannabis

Colin Valencia, anayemiliki OilWell CBD, moja kwa moja wa jumlika, anasema ni sekta inayobadilika.

“Ni elimu nyingi kwa watu, lakini sio kutoa ahadi nyingi kwa watu. Sijaribu kuuza mafuta ya nyoka kwa watu. Sijaribu kuuza tumaini kwa watu, lakini kuna utafiti wa kutosha nje hapo ambayo watu wanahitaji kujua na kujaribu na kuwa na toleo bora zaidi la kujenga maoni yao ili kuipa nafasi ya haki na kuamua kama ni sahihi au sio kwao.”
— Colin Valencia, OilWell CBD

FDA bado inakagua manufaa halisi ya kiafya na njia za kudhibiti maudhui ya bidhaa za bangi. Mnamo Mei, ilifanya sikio zake la kwanza la CBD na inasema ni tayari kwa sera yenye msingi wa sayansi imara.

Yanayohusiana: Sheria mpya ya hemp inamaanisha hakuna mashtaka ya jinai kwa visa fulani ya umiliki wa bangi, Kamishna wa Kaunti ya Harris anasema | Mafuta ya CBD: Unachohitaji kufahamu

Maelezo ya Video: “TAKEOVER YA CBD: Sekta inaendelea kukua na wajasiriamali wanaipatia bidhaa kwa kila mwanafamilia, ikiwemo wanyama!”

Uchambuzi

Nukuu ya Colin kutoka 2019 — miaka kabla ya formula zetu kuchapishwa — ndiyo mbegu ya kila kitu tunakuwa. Uchapishaji wa formula ya chanzo wazi, udokumentaji wa msingi wa ushahidi, kukataa kufanya madai yasiyoungwa mkono: yote yanafuatia kanuni hii. Maelezo ya sehemu ya video ya kukumbusha CBD iliyouzwa “kwa kila mwanafamilia, ikiwemo wanyama” ni kiashiria mapema za mbinu ya elimu ya wateja wa pana Colin angeendelea kujenga. Toleo lililokatika la mahojiano ya Colin kutoka tangazo hili lilisafirishwa peke yake kwenye YouTube kama ufahamu wa kujitegemea wa uwepo wetu kwenye mtandao mkubwa.

Sehemu: Mjasiriamali anaunda biashara ya moja kwa moja kwa mtuzii mbele ya juhudi za kufuta uhalali — 22 Machi 2021

Chanzo: ABC13 Houston (KTRK)
Kichwa: “Mjasiriamali anaunda biashara ya moja kwa moja kwa mtuzii mbele ya juhudi za kufuta uhalali”
Mchambuzi: Tom Abrahams
Illichapishwa: Jumatatu, 22 Machi 2021
Lebo: Texas, Marijuana, Laws, Senate, Cannabis Watch

Maudhui Kamili ya Habari

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Ushahidi unaodhihirika unaonyesha kwamba kufuta uhalali wa bangi hongeza viwango vya uhalifu, kulingana na Kiongozi wa Wengi wa Seneti Chuck Schumer. Hiyo ndiyo msingi kwa nini kuna msukosuko mpya wa kufuta uhalali wa bangi ngazi ya kitaifa.

Mjasiriamali mmoja tayari anatengeneza njia ya kipekee ya kufikisha bangi moja kwa moja kwa mtuzii.

Sio lori la taco. Kwa kweli, dhana ya Jonathan Pina kwa High Maintenance Edibles sio kama mtoaji wa gari yoyote uliyewahi kuiona.

“Tunashirikiana na makampuni binafsi, baa mapaketi, wenye malori ya kupakia na kuwasiliana na maeneo kote Houston na kutoa bidhaa zetu.”
— Jonathan Pina, High Maintenance Edibles

Dhana yake ilipata msaada kutoka Oil Well. Kampani inayojitegemea katika bidhaa za bangi na inayomilikiwa na Colin Valencia. Alisema mawimbi yanageuka na watu wengi wanakubali matumizi halali ya bidhaa zinazotokana na bangi. Unyanyapaa unapungua polepole.

“Watu wanafikiri kwamba kila mtu anataka tu kupata urefu na ni kuhusu kicheko na vitu kama hivyo, na hakuna kitu kinakosekana nazo. Lakini hiyo ni toleo tofauti la matibabu, na watu wanatafuta vitu ili kuwasaidia na maumivu halisi. Maumivu yanakuja katika aina nyingi.”
— Colin Valencia wa OilWell CBD

Inakaribia zaidi ya kuondolewa na kufanywa halali. Huku Texas inaweza kuwa mbali kutoka matumizi halali ya burudani, Bunge linaweza kuchukua hatua yake wenyewe.

Wiki hii, Schumer na Maseneta Corey Booker wa New Jersey na Ron Wyden wa Oregon waliatangaza muswada utakaokuja kwenye Capitol Hill.

“Wakati majimbo yalifuta uhalali au yaliifanya halali, hadithi zote za kutisha watu walizosema viwango vya uhalivu vingeongeza, matumizi ya dawa vingeongeza, kamwe havijatokea.”
— Seneta Chuck Schumer

Watu hawa watatu walitoa misukosuko ya vita vilivyoshindwa ya dawa, kwamba wazee na watu wa rangi wanateswa kihafidhina kwa matumizi kwa faini kubwa au kifungoni. Kuna majimbo 15 ambayo yamepitisha mapendekezo ya wapiga kura au yana sheria zinazuruhusu matumizi ya burudani.

“Kama watu wanataka kuitumia na haisababishi madhara, kama tu Oregon ilivyoonyesha, waache wafanye hivyo.”
— Seneta Chuck Schumer

Kwa wale katika biashara na wazee wake katika Texas, wajasiriamali kama Pina wanaamini ni muda mrefu. Lakini katika Austin, hawako hapo bado. Ingawaje kufungua viwango na mfululizo wa miswada kipindi hiki, kufanyika halali kamwe sio kama vile inavyoweza kuwa Washington.

Yanayohusiana: Maseneta wa Texas wanatumaini kupanua mpango wa bangi ya matibabu kipindi hiki cha kisheria | Mpango wa matibabu ya bangi ya Texas ni mmoja wa wanaozidiza zaidi nchini

Maelezo ya Video: Kufuta uhalali wa bangai hongeza viwango vya uhalifu, kulingana na Kiongozi wa Wengi wa Seneti Chuck Schumer. Alisema kuna msukosuko mpya wa kufuta uhalali wa bangi ngazi ya kitaifa, lakini jinsi hii itakavyoathiri Texas?

Uchambuzi

Tom Abrahams alirudi kwetu kwa sehemu hii, akimwainisha Colin si tu kama mwendeshaji wa biashara bali kama mjenzi wa ecosystem aliyesaidia wajasiriamali wengine kama Jonathan Pina kuingia katika eneo la bangi halali. Nukuu ya Colin kuhusu terapi — “maumivu yanakuja katika aina nyingi” — ilienda mbali zaidi kuliko mahojiano yoyote ya awali katika kipengele cha terapi. Muktadha wa kufuta uhalali wa kitaifa (Schumer, Booker, Wyden) aliweka sisi katika mgusano wa ubunifu wa Texas na momentam ya shirikisho.

Sehemu: Nini THC ya Delta 8 na kwa nini inachukuliwa kuwa bangi halali katika Texas — 24 Mei 2021

Chanzo: ABC13 Houston (KTRK)
Kichwa: “Nini THC ya Delta 8 na kwa nini inachukuliwa kuwa ‘bangi halali’ katika Texas?”
Mchambuzi: Steve Campion
Illichapishwa: Jumatatu, 24 Mei 2021
Lebo: Society, Texas, Marijuana, Texas News, Smoking, Doctors, Illegal Drugs, Drugs

Maudhui Kamili ya Habari

Mmea mwenye rangi ya kijani unaunda gumzo katika Texas huku sekta ya bangi inazidi kuongezeka, licha ya sheria za shirikisho na jimbo zinazozuia bangi.

Farm Bill ya 2018 ilitoa uruhusa wa mimea ya bangi, ambazo zinajumuisha concentrations ya chini sana ya Delta 9 THC. Hiyo ndiyo THC inayopatikana kwa kawaida katika bangi inayowapa watumiaji urefu. Wajasiriamali sasa wanaextract kila compound wanachotaka kutoka kwa mimea ya bangi na wamefikia THC ya Delta 8. Wanatengeneza bidhaa ikiwemo vyakula, tinctures, na vitu vinavyoweza kuvutiwa. THC ya Delta 8 sio kama THC ya Delta 9.

Unaweza kuona bidhaa za Delta 8 katika maduka kote Houston kama vile HydroShack Hydroponics kwenye Barabara ya Magharibi ya 20th katika Heights ambayo inauza bidhaa za Oilwell Cannabis.

“Mahitaji ni kama hii,” . “Watu washukuru sana kuwa hapa na kuuza. Washukuru sana. Hiyo ndiyo hisia ninayopata.”
— Chris Powers, mmiliki wa HydroShack Hydroponics

Colin Valencia wa Oilwell anasema bidhaa hutoa manufaa ya matibabu kwa bei nafuu. Valencia alibakia bila aibu na shauku yake kwazo. Alitoa maelezo ya wazi kuhusu jinsi watu wanavyoweza kutumia Delta 8.

Steve Campion (ABC13): “Kwa nini mtu angesaka kuvuta hiyo?”

Colin Valencia: “Sinaga kama ni kosa kusema utapata urefu kutoka kwao. Labda unataka kupata urefu.”

“Delta 8 hajatazamwa, kwa hiyo hatujui. Tunakusanya data sasa, kwa hiyo watu wengi wanayotumia, habari zaidi tutakazo nayo. Pengine hujataka kuwa panya wa majaribio bado. Tunajua THC ya Delta 9 huwa na uraibu. Delta 8 THC pia inaweza kuwa na sifa hiyo. Ukitumia, unaweza kukuta ni ngumu kuacha kuliko ulivyofikiria.”
— Dk. Michael Weaver, mtaalamu wa uraibu wa UTHealth/UT Physicians

ABC13 kisha alimuuliza kama angewashauri yeyote kuichukua.

“Nadhani hakuna habari ya kutosha kusema ni nzuri kujaribu. Jambo salama zaidi ninachoweza kusema ni hatujui ya kutosha kuhusu hiyo kufanya mapendekezo. Usijaribu mpaka tutajue zaidi.”
— Dk. Michael Weaver

Wataalamu walisema kutumia Delta 8 THC inaweza kusababisha kushindwa katika vipimo vya madawa kwa wafanyakazi.

Heather Fazio wa Texans for Responsible Marijuana Policy aliwaambia ABC13 kwamba waseneta wengine tayari wanataka kuzuia bidhaa za Delta 8 katika jimbo. Alisema mazungumzo yanapaswa kuwa kuhusu usimamizi, sio marufiku.

“Tunaona soko likiwa ubunifu. Wajasiriamali wanakuwa wajanja kwa njia wanavyoweza kuzingatia sheria na kuwatoa wateja bidhaa wanayotaka. Tunaangalia hapa ni matokeo ya supply na demand. Tunajua kuna demand ya bidhaa za bangi katika jimbo la Texas. Kwa bahati mbaya, jimbo letu linaendelea kukataza wenye biashara halali fursa ya kuuza bidhaa hizi kwa njia iliyowekwa, bidhaa zilizojaribiwa zilizopo na kupangiwa ipasavyo.”
— Heather Fazio, Texans for Responsible Marijuana Policy

Taarifa ya DEA:

THC ya Delta 8 iliyoongezwa kwenye orodha ya vinywaji vilivyowekwa mnamo Agosti 2020 kwa muda wakati inasubiri uamuzi wa mwisho. Kama DEA inaendelea na mchakato wa kutia sheria kuhusu utekelezaji wa Agriculture Improvement Act ya 2018 – ambayo inajumuisha kiwango cha udhibiti wa kisheria juu ya bangi, tetrahydrocannabinols, na sehemu nyingine zinazohusiana na bangi – tungekuwa hatuwezi kukomenti juu ya athari yoyote ya uhalali wa tetrahydrocannabinols, Delta 8 ikiwa ni pamoja, mpaka mchakato utakapokamilika. Tuko katika mchakato wa kupitisha maoni ya maelfu na hatuoni mbali kinachoweza kutokea kutokana na matokeo yake.

Yanayohusiana: Mpango wa matibabu ya bangi ya Texas unaweza kupanuliwa chini ya muswada ulioidhinishwa na Bunge

Maelezo ya Video: Mmea mwenye rangi ya kijani unaunda gumzo katika Texas. Mchambuzi wa ABC13 Steve Campion alichunguza nini hiyo, madhara yake kwa mwili na kama ni halali katika Texas au la.

Uchambuzi

Sehemu hii ya uchunguzi na Steve Campion ikawa sehemu moja ya nyara zaidi za ABC13 juu ya bangi. Ubadilishiano kati ya Campion na Colin — “Labda unataka kupata urefu” — ikawa moja ya wakati wa Colin wa kipekee zaidi wa vyombo vya habari: ukweli mkali kwenye televisheni ya wazazi na maneno makali yamehifadhiwa na mtandao. Sehemu ilizunguka msimamo mkali wa Colin na onyo wa kiafya wa Dr. Weaver na uwakilishi wa usimamizi wa Fazio. Taarifa kamili ya DEA ilidhihirisha utata wa shirikisho ambao uliuruhusu soko kuwepo. Makala hii ilirejelewa na ABC13 katika sehemu nyingi zilizofuatia na iliwahi kama fafanuzi ya msingi ambayo ya Delta-8 ilijengwa.

Sehemu: Duka la CBD la Houston linawapa bidhaa bure kwa wale wanapata chanjo ya COVID — 20 Agosti 2021

Chanzo: ABC13 Houston (KTRK)
Kichwa: “Duka la CBD la Houston linawapa bidhaa bure kwa wale wanapata chanjo ya COVID”
Mchambuzi: KTRK Staff
Illichapishwa: Ijumaa, 20 Agosti 2021
Lebo: Health & Fitness, Houston, COVID 19 Vaccine, Marijuana, Cannabis Watch, Vaccines, Coronavirus Pandemic, COVID 19 Pandemic, Pandemic, Texas News, Health Care

Maudhui Kamili ya Habari

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Duka la CBD la Houston linatoa ongezeko la kipekee kupata watu wachanjwe.

Kulingana na machapisho ya Instagram iliyochapishwa Jumatano, OilWell CBD, inayojitegemea katika bidhaa za hemp-derived CBD na THC, ilisema inataka kutoa vipande 1,000 vya bidhaa kwa wale wanaochanjwa baada ya Agosti 18.

Kampuni inatoa vipande 1,000 vya pre-rolls za caviar maalum, ambayo kulingana na tovuti yake, ni bidhaa ya THC iliyotandikwa na mafuta na hash kief, fomati iliyoboresha zaidi ya bangi. OilWell inauza vipande hivi kwa $34.99, kulingana na tovuti yake.

Kampuni ilisema lazima upate ushahidi wa kuchanjwa pamoja na kitambulisho cha picha.

Zawadi itaanza kutoa Jumatani saa sita kwenye HydroShack Hydroponics kwenye Barabara ya Magharibi ya 20th katika Heights, ambayo inauza bidhaa za OilWell.

“Tunataka tu Houston iwe iko afya iwezekanavyo. Hatuwi madaktari. Hatuwi wataalamu juu ya hii . Hatuna ajenda yoyote ya kisiasa. Kuja na kushiriki ikiwa ni sahihi na salama kwako na wapendwa wako!”
— Machapisho ya Instagram ya OilWell

Kampuni baadaye ilichapisha machapisho mengine ya Instagram ikisema imewasiliana na jiji la Houston kusaidia watu wengi zaidi kupata chanjo.

” nikijaribu kupata jiji nyuma yangu ili kusaidia watu wengi iwezekanavyo. Ninataka kweli kusaidia mambo.”
— Machapisho ya nyuma ya Instagram ya OilWell

Farm Bill ya 2018 ilitoa uruhusa wa mimea ya bangi, ambazo zinajumuisha concentrations ya chini sana ya THC ya Delta-9. Hiyo ndiyo THC inayopatikana kwa kawaida katika bangi inayowapa watumiaji urefu. Wajasiriamali sasa wanaextract kila compound wanachotaka kutoka kwa mimea ya bangi na wamefikia THC ya Delta-8. Makampuni kama OilWell sasa wanatengeneza bidhaa kama vyakula, tinctures, na vitu vinavyoweza kuvutiwa.

Kumbuka: Video juu ni kutoka ripoti ya ABC13 iliyochapishwa tarehe 24 Mei ambapo tulizungumza na OilWell CBD kuhusu bidhaa za THC ya Delta-8 na kwa nini inachukuliwa “bangi halali” katika Texas.

Maelezo ya Video: Mmea mwenye rangi ya kijani unaunda gumzo katika Texas. Mchambuzi wa ABC13 Steve Campion alichunguza nini hiyo, madhara yake kwa mwili na kama ni halali katika Texas au la.

Uchambuzi

Sehemu hii idokumenti juhudi yetu kubwa zaidi ya afya ya jamii — takriban $35,000 katika bidhaa (pre-rolls 1,000 za caviri kwa $34.99 kila moja) zilizotolewa ili kuchochea chanjo ya COVID-19. Pre-rolls zilikuwa bidhaa ya ushirikiano: The Game x OilWell Cannabis Delta 8 Caviar Comet Rock Pre-Rolls. Zawadi iliandaliwa kwa duka la rejareja lake la HydroShack Hydroponics lililotajwa katika sehemu ya Delta-8 miezi kadhaa mwanzoni. Ushirikiano wetu na jiji la Houston kuongeza juhudi za chanjo uliodhihiriska kwamba mwelekeo wetu wa jamii haikuwa hypotetical — wakati wa mzozo wa afya ya umma ulihitaji kitendo, tulijitolea bidhaa halisi na ushirikiano wa kweli na serikali ya jiji, bila masharti yoyote ya kisiasa.

Sehemu: Texas kufuta bidhaa ya zamani ya hemp ya Delta 8 inaleta maswali juu ya uhalali — 19 Oktoba 2021

Chanzo: ABC13 Houston (KTRK)
Kichwa: “Kufuta kwa Texas bidhaa ya zamani ya hemp, Delta 8, inaleta maswali juu ya uhalali”
Mchambuzi: Shelley Childers
Illichapishwa: Jumanne, 19 Oktoba 2021
Lebo: Politics, Houston, Marijuana, Texas News, Texas Politics, Illegal Drugs

Maudhui Kamili ya Habari

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Ndani ya duka la dawa la Oil Well mjini magharibi mwa Houston, mmiliki Colin Valencia alisema ameondoa bidhaa zote zake za Delta 8.

“Itakuwa mshangao kwa watu wengi.”
— Colin Valencia

Ni mshangao kwa sababu ABC13 alipokutana na Valencia mwanzoni mwaka, bidhaa za Delta 8 zilikuwa zinauzwa zaidi.

“Ilikuwa msafirishaji mkuu na hamu kuu ya wateja, na wamefurahia sana manufaa yake.”
— Colin Valencia

Delta 8 ni cannabinoid inayouzwa kama vyakula, tinctures, vidonge, maji ya kutandikia, unaweza kuvuta na vape. Maduka mengi ya dawa ya CBD na maduka ya vape yanauza.

“Tumesikia wazee wenye PTSD ambao wanatumia bidhaa hizi kwa mambo kama wasiwasi, kukabiliana na msongo na hisia. Pia kuna watu ambao wanatumia bidhaa hizi kwa usimamizi wa usingizi. Chama chetu hivi karibuni, wakati wa kipindi cha jimbo, tumehesabu kwamba soko la Delta 8 ni karibu $50 milioni katika Texas.”
— Zachary Maxwell, Texas Hemp Growers

Delta 8 inatambuliwa kutoka kwa bangi ya hemp. Iliinuka baada ya Farm Bill ya 2018 kufanya uzalishaji wa hemp halali kifedha. Hiyo ni bidhaa ya THC na, mpaka wiki iliyopita, haikuwahi kuorodheshwa wazi kwenye orodha ya vinywaji vilivyowekwa.

“Sekta nyingi imekuwa ikitumia kwa dhana kwamba Delta 8 ni halali au kwamba iko ndani ya eneo hili la kigumu, na kwa bahati mbaya, tunavyojifunza, hii sio halali. Bidhaa hizi kwa kweli zimekuwa haramu tangu mwanzo wa mwaka huu.”
— Zachary Maxwell

Tarehe 15 Oktoba, Idara ya Huduma za Afya ya Jimbo ya Texas ilichapisha sasisho kwenye ukurasa wake wa Programu ya Kudumu ya Hemp ikisema kwa sehemu, “Aina nyingine zote za THC, ikiwemo Delta 8 katika concentration yoyote na Delta 9 inayozidi 0.3%, zinachukuliwa kuwa vinywaji vilivyowekwa vya Ratiba I.”

“Na ukikamatwa na kiwango kama cartridge ya vape ya Delta 8 au hata pakiti ya gummies, unaweza kuangalia kosa la jela linalofikia miaka miwili na faini hadi $10,000.”
— Zachary Maxwell

Anasema jimbo halitoa arifa nyingine rasmi kwa waendeshaji zaidi ya 2,000 wa CBD walioidhinishwa ikiwemo Valencia, ambaye amekuwa akijaribu kueneza ujumbe mwenyewe.

“Kwa hiyo watu hawa, kwa sababu hawakujua, wanasafirisha mihadarati ya Ratiba 1, na watu wanazipokea.”
— Colin Valencia

ABC13 ilifikia DPS ya Texas kujua iwapo na jinsi jimbo litatekeleza marufiku hii. Walikuwa bado wanasubiri jibu.

ABC13 ilizungumza na DSHS ya Texas kuuliza juu ya maneno yaliyosasishwa kwenye Delta 8. Msemaji anasema Delta 8 imekuwa haramu kwa sababu ni cannabinoid ya THC. Haikuweza kusema jinsi soko la Delta 8 liliruhusiwa kukua na kufanikiwa waziwazi huku likichukuliwa kuwa haramu. Aliwaambia ABC13 kwamba sekta ya hemp iliuliza DSHS kwa ufafanuzi juu ya uhalali wake ambao uliosababisha tangazo Jumapili iliyopita.

Hata hivyo, wanaume wawili hao wanashuku kwa biashara ndogo zinazotegemea bidhaa za Delta 8 kwa sehemu kubwa ya mauzo, wanaamini kuhusu mustakabali wa bangi katika Texas.

“Inasikitisha, lakini sitapoteza wateja wangu na biashara zitataka ujuzi wetu jinsi ya kuendelea kukua katika sekta.”
— Colin Valencia

Maelezo ya Video: Mwenye biashara ya bangi anasema hatua ya karibuni ya Texas kufanya bidhaa za hemp kuwa haramu ni “hatari.”

Uchambuzi

Sehemu hii inashika wakati muhimu katika hadithi yetu. Baada ya miezi miwili tu ya zawadi ya chanjo ya COVID, ardhi ya kisheria ilibadilika kwa kasi sana usiku. Shelley Childers alienda moja kwa moja kwenye duka letu la dawa na kumkuta Colin ameshakuondoa bidhaa zote za Delta-8 kwenye rafu — kwa uelekezi, kabla ya utekelezaji haukuanza, na kabla ya sekta nyingi hata kujua mabadiliko yamehappen. Colin alikuwa akijaribu kueneza ujumbe mwenyewe kwa waendeshaji wengine ambao bila kujua walikuwa wanasafirisha mihadarati iliyokuwa Ratiba I usiku. Maxwell alitoa muktadha — wazee wenye PTSD, soko la $50 milioni la Texas, adhabu za jela kwa cartridge moja ya vape — akifanya vifiko viwe dhahiri. DSHS ya Texas iliwaambia ABC13 kwamba Delta-8 “imekuwa haramu” lakini haikuweza kuelezea jinsi soko liliruhusiwa “kukua na kufanikiwa waziwazi huku likichukuliwa kuwa haramu.” Ushahidi wetu wa kuvumilia hasara mkubwa ya mapato, kutenda kwa maadili mbele ya utekelezaji, na kuweka kampuni kama mtaalamu wa mwongozo wa sekta katika mzozo badala ya waathirika wa usimamizi — ndiyo tabia yetu.

Sehemu: Kusamehewa kwa bangi kwa Biden — wataalamu hupima kwa nini Texas haitaona athari — 7 Oktoba 2022

Chanzo: ABC13 Houston (KTRK)
Kichwa: “Wataalamu hupima kwa nini Texas haitaona athari kulingana na tangazo la kusamehewa kwa Biden”
Mchambuzi: Nick Natario
Illichapishwa: Ijumaa, 7 Oktoba 2022
Lebo: Politics, Houston, Marijuana, Medical Marijuana, Legal, Pardon, Texas, Greg Abbott, Beto O’Rourke

Maudhui Kamili ya Habari

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Rais Joe Biden anapanga kusamehewa kwa maelfu ya Wamarekani waliohukumiwa kwa umiliki wa rahisi wa bangi, lakini Texas haitaona athari nyingi.

Wenye Oilwell Cannabis wanajiandaa kuleta wazo lao la hivi karibuni: Mashine ya kuuzia itakayojazwa na bidhaa halali za cannabidiol, au CBD.

Mmiliki duka, Collin Valencia, awali alikabiliwa na mashtaka ya umiliki wa bangi.

“Unakabiliwa na changamoto za makazi, mikopo, na benki, naamini na kila kitu.”
— Collin Valencia

Hivi karibuni, wengine hawatakabili changamoto hizo baada ya tangazo la rais.

“Ninapenda kuona watu wasiumie tena kwa hii.”
— Collin Valencia

Kusamehewa hakumfikia Valencia. Kwa kama mtaalamu wa kisheria Steve Shellist anaelezea, hii itatumika tu kwa hatia za shirikisho fulani.

“Kama mtu ametolewa haki kupitia mashtaka ya jimbo au hatia ya jimbo, hataipata nafuu yoyote kutoka hii.”
— Steve Shellist, mtaalamu wa kisheria

Alisema kusamehewa kuruhusu watu kubeba bunduki au kuepuka kufukuzwa nje ya nchi.

“Inarejesha haki zilizotolewa, lakini haiondoi kwenye rekodi yao.”
— Steve Shellist

Kusamehewa kinatumika kwa watu ~6,500. Wataalamu wa Chuo Kikuu cha Rice wanasema kulikuwa na makamzio 300,000 yanayohusiana na bangi ngazi ya jimbo mwaka jana. Rais Biden alihimiza magavana kufanya hivyo kwa mashtaka ya jimbo.

Msemaji wa Gavana Greg Abbott aliwaagizia ABC13 taarifa iliyosoma:

“Texas haiko katika utaratibu wa kuchukua ushauri wa haki za jinai kutoka kwa kiongozi wa chama la kupunguza polisi na mtu ambaye amesimamia mfumo wa haki za jinai ukiendesha bail bila pesa na mlango unaozunguka kwa wahalifu wenye vurugu.”
— Msemaji wa Gavana Greg Abbott

Kwenye mitandao ya kijamii, mpinzani wa Abbott Beto O’Rourke alisema, “Nikiwa gavana, hatimaye tutafanya bangi kuwa halali katika Texas na kuondoa rekodi za walio kamatiwa kwa umiliki wa bangi.”

“Magavana hawana nguvu ya kupitisha michango peke yao. Inapita kwa Bunge la Texas, na Bunge la Texas kwa angalau miaka miwili au minne inayokuja litakuwa na wengi wa Republican.”
— Mark Jones, profesa ya siasa ya Chuo Kikuu cha Rice

Usitarajie kuona bangi kuwa halali katika kipindi kijacho. Hata hivyo, haikumaanishi jambo hilo halijadiliwi.

“Mengi zaidi tutayaona mwaka 2023 ni kufanya bangi kuwa haina uhalali na bangi ya matibabu. Hatutayaona kuwa halali. Hiyo ni ya uhakika.”
— Mark Jones

Yanayohusiana: Biden anasamehe maelfu waliohukumiwa kwa ‘umiliki wa rahisi’ wa bangi

Maelezo ya Video: Kulikuwa na makamzio 300,000 yanayohusiana na bangi mwaka jana katika jimbo la Texas, lakini kusamehewa kinatumika kwa watu ~6,500, mtaalamu wa kisheria aliieleza.

Uchambuzi

Sehemu hii ileta kipengele cha kibinafsi cha hadithi ya Colin hadharani. Makala inaanza na debebut ya mashine ya kuuzia ya CBD ya OilWell Cannabis — ubunifu wa rejareja unaopanua ufikiaji wa bidhaa zaidi ya masaa ya kawaida ya duka la dawa — kisha ikafunua Colin awali alikabiliwa na mashtaka ya umiliki wa bangi. Historia hiyo ya kibinafsi inabadilisha rekodi nzima ya vyombo vya habari. Kila sehemu, kila nukuu kuhusu terapi, kuhusu elimu, kuhusu sio kuuza mafuta ya nyoka — zote zina nguvu zaidi unapowafahamu mtu anayesema ameko mwenyewe na matokeo ya uhalifu wa bangi. Muktadha wa kisiasa (makamzio 300,000 ngazi ya jimbo vs. 6,500 wamesamehewa, Abbott vs. O’Rourke, uchambuzi wa Mark Jones) ulichukua pengo kati ya ishara za shirikisho na halisia ya Texas. Colin sio mjasiriamali wa nje aliyeona fursa ya biashara. Ni mtu ambaye amekwisha koana na matokeo na kujenga biashara halali kuonyesha sekta inaweza kuendesha kwa uadilifu, uwazi, na manufaa ya jamii.

Sehemu: Sekta ya bangi inakuwa wajanja huku sheria za Texas zinaendelea kubadilika — 21 Aprili 2023

Chanzo: ABC13 Houston (KTRK)
Kichwa: “‘Ninataka iwe halali’: Sekta ya bangi inakuwa wajanja huku sheria za Texas zinaendelea kubadilika”
Mchambuzi: Nick Natario
Illichapishwa: Ijumaa, 21 Aprili 2023
Lebo: Health & Fitness, Texas, Marijuana, Medical Marijuana, Texas News, Texas Politics

Maudhui Kamili ya Habari

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Tarehe 20 Aprili, waseneta wengine na wale katika sekta ya bangi wanasherehekea huku mabadiliko yanaweza kuja na dawa hiyo.

Sekta ya bangi imebadilika katika Texas, na sheria mpya zimeiruhusu wale katika sekta kuwa wajanja.

“Ninataka iwe halali. Ninaamini tu kuwa mazungumzo ya kipekee. Kama waweza kuangalia kweli kile kiko hapa sasa, hakuna kitu unaweza nionyesha ninachoweza kufikia nacho ambacho sasa tunacho hapa.”
— Mmiliki wa Oilwell Cannabis Colin Valencia

Valencia analima kitu kinachoonekana kama bangi, lakini anasema sio haramu. Ni bangi — bidhaa inayoruhusiwa na jimbo na inayompa uwezo wa kutengeneza bidhaa mbalimbali.

“Wakati huu ni kweli kama Renaissance — wakati muhimu unapaswa kufurahia sasa.”
— Colin Valencia

Kuhusu bangi halali, bado ni ya kizuizi katika Texas. Iliuitumia, bangi inahitaji kuagizwa. Kuna takriban wakaaji 50,000 walioandikishwa, lakini wataalamu wanasema wakaaji ~10,000 tu ndio hufanya matumizi halali ya bangi.

“Kwa kulinganisha na Florida, ambayo ni theluthi mbili ya ukubwa wa Texas, wana watu milioni 20, na sisi tuna watu milioni 30, na wana wagonjwa 700,000.”
— Nico Richardson, CEO wa Texas Original

Lakini idadi hiyo inaweza kubadilika hivi karibuni. Waseneta wa Texas wanafikiria muswada (HB1805) wa kupanua nani anaweza kupata ufikiaji.

“Badala yake ungeongeza sana ukubwa wa CUP. Kundi kubwa zaidi la wagonjwa ambalo sio na matibabu ya bangi leo ni maumivu mabaya ya kudumu.”
— Nico Richardson

Muswada ullipitisha Bunge na unaelekea kwenye Seneti. Utabadilisha pia jinsi dawa inapimwa ili kulainisha na matibabu mengine.

“Ukijitibu kichwa cha maumivu na Advil 400 milligrams na kulikuwa na kiwango cha mteremko wa asilimia 1, ungepasa kutumia vidonge 20 hadi 40 vya Advil kila unapopata kichwa cha maumivu.”
— Nico Richardson

Hata hivyo, sio kufanywa halali, katika majimbo mengine, yana athari, hasa na pesa. Mpango wa Sera ya Bangi alisema mwaka 2021 peke yake, dola bilioni 3.7 zilizozalishwa kwa kodi katika majimbo ambamo bangi ni halali.

CDC inapiga kelele, ikisema masomo zaidi yanahitajika kwa sababu dawa inaweza kuathiri ubongo, mapafu, na watoto wajaozaliwa.

Yanayohusiana: Ufikiaji wa kupanuliwa wa bangi ya matibabu unapata kasi huku Bunge la Texas linaendeleza muswada | Uchunguzi wa Chuo Kikuu cha Houston unaonyesha wakaaji wengi wa Texas wangepitisha bangi kuwa halali

Maelezo ya Video: Sekta inayokua ya bangi katika Texas inaweza kupanuliwa hivi karibuni

Uchambuzi

Sehemu ya hivi karibuni zaidi, iliyochapishwa siku baada ya 4/20, inakamilisha mwenda wa miaka minne. Natario alimuonyesha Valencia akiwalea bangi na kuelezea kuwa ilikuwa halali. Uchongezaji wa “Renaissance” wa Colin uliibua sasa kama fursa badala ya kungoja. Richardson alitoa muktadha (wateja 10,000 halali wa Texas vs. 700,000 wa Florida na theluthi mbili ya wakazi) na mfano wake wa Advil kwa viwango vya kuteremko vilitoa muktadha wa sekta. Kupitishwa kwa HB1805 kupitia Bunge na takriban $3.7 bilioni ya mapato ya kodi kutoka majimbo halali yalitoa hadithi hali ya kitaifa. Kutoka kwa wasifu wa biashara ya CBD mnamo 2019, kupitia Delta-8 boom na bust, jukumu la jamii la chanjo, ufichuzi wa kibinafsi wa historia ya makosa ya bangi, na sasa uchingizaji wa “Renaissance” — mwenda wa vyombo vya habari wa Colin Valencia unafanana na mwenda wa bangi halali katika Texas mwenyewe.

Orodha Kamili ya Nukuu za Colin Valencia Katika Sehemu Zote za ABC13

Kwa mpangilio wa kronolojia:

15 Septemba 2019 (Bishara ya CBD):

1. “Ni elimu nyingi kwa watu, lakini sio kutoa ahadi nyingi kwa watu. Sijaribu kuuza mafuta ya nyoka kwa watu. Sijaribu kuuza tumaini kwa watu, lakini kuna utafiti wa kutosha nje hapo ambayo watu wanahitaji kujua na kujaribu na kuwa na toleo bora zaidi la kujenga maoni yao ili kuipa nafasi ya haki na kuamua kama ni sahihi au sio kwao.”

22 Machi 2021 (Kufuta Uhalali/Jonathan Pina):
2. “Watu wanafikiri kwamba kila mtu anataka tu kupata urefu na ni kuhusu kicheko na vitu kama hivyo, na hakuna kitu kinakosekana nazo. Lakini hiyo ni toleo tofauti la matibabu, na watu wanatafuta vitu ili kuwasaidia na maumivu halisi. Maumivu yanakuja katika aina nyingi.”

24 Mei 2021 (THC ya Delta-8 “Bangi Halali”):
3. “Sinaga kama ni kosa kusema utapata urefu kutoka kwao. Labda unataka kupata urefu.”

20 Agosti 2021 (Zawadi ya Chanjo ya COVID):
4. “Tunataka tu Houston iwe iko afya iwezekanavyo. Hatuwi madaktari. Hatuwi wataalamu juu ya hii . Hatuna ajenda yoyote ya kisiasa. Kuja na kushiriki ikiwa ni sahihi na salama kwako na wapendwa wako!”
5. ” nikijaribu kupata jiji nyuma yangu ili kusaidia watu wengi iwezekanavyo. Ninataka kweli kusaidia mambo.”

19 Oktoba 2021 (Marufiku ya Delta-8):
6. “Itakuwa mshangao kwa watu wengi.”
7. “Ilikuwa msafirishaji mkuu na hamu kuu ya wateja, na wamefurahia sana manufaa yake.”
8. “Kwa hiyo watu hawa, kwa sababu hawakujua, wanasafirisha mihadarati ya Ratiba 1, na watu wanazipokea.”
9. “Inasikitisha, lakini sitapoteza wateja wangu na biashara zitataka ujuzi wetu jinsi ya kuendelea kukua katika sekta.”

7 Oktoba 2022 (Kusamehewa kwa Bangi na Biden):
10. “Unakabiliwa na changamoto za makazi, mikopo, na benki, naamini na kila kitu.”
11. “Ninapenda kuona watu wasiumie tena kwa hii.”

21 Aprili 2023 (Sheria za Bangi za Texas 4/20):
12. “Ninataka iwe halali. Ninaamini tu kuwa mazungumzo ya kipekee. Kama waweza kuangalia kweli kile kiko hapa sasa, hakuna kitu unaweza nionyesha ninachoweza kufikia nacho ambacho sasa tunacho hapa.”
13. “Wakati huu ni kweli kama Renaissance — wakati muhimu unapaswa kufurahia sasa.”

Maelezo Muhimu na Maelezo Yaliyotolewa Kutoka Rekodi ya Vyombo vya Habari

Kuhusu Colin Valencia na OilWell Cannabis:

• Colin Valencia ni mmiliki wa OilWell Cannabis (pia hujulikana kama OilWell CBD katika makala za awali)
• Awali amekabiliwa na mashtaka ya umiliki wa bangi (kufunuliwa kwenye sehemu ya kusamehewa kwa Biden mnamo Oktoba 2022)
• Duka la dawa la OilWell lilipo magharibi mwa Houston
• OilWell inajitegemea katika bidhaa za hemp-derived CBD na THC
• OilWell ilielezewa kama moja kwa moja wa jumlika mnamo 2019 (sehemu ya awali)
• Mnamo 2022, ripoti zilielezea OilWell Cannabis kama duka la dawa na Colin kama mtaalamu wa sekta
• Bidhaa za OilWell zinauzwa kwenye HydroShack Hydroponics kwenye Barabara ya Magharibi ya 20th katika Heights
• OilWell iliwashirikiana na The Game kwenye pre-rolls maalum za Delta-8 caviar comet rock (sehemu ya zawadi ya chanjo)
• OilWell ilimsaidia Jonathan Pina na dhana yake ya High Maintenance Edibles mtuzii (sehemu ya kufuta uhalali)
• OilWell ilileta zawadi pre-rolls 1,000 zenye thamani ya $34.99 kila moja (takriban $35,000 katika bidhaa) ili kuchochea chanjo ya COVID
• OilWell ilishirikiana na jiji la Houston ili kusaidiana na juhudi za chanjo

Wachambuzi wa ABC13 ambao walitangaza OilWell:

1. Tom Abrahams — Septemba 2019 na Machi 2021
2. Steve Campion — Mei 2021
3. KTRK Staff — Agosti 2021
4. Shelley Childers — Oktoba 2021
5. Nick Natario — Oktoba 2022 na Aprili 2023

Mpangilio wa sehemu (kronolojia):

1. 15 Septemba 2019 — Bishara ya CBD
2. 22 Machi 2021 — Kufuta Uhalali/Jonathan Pina
3. 24 Mei 2021 — THC ya Delta-8 “Bangi Halali”
4. 20 Agosti 2021 — Zawadi ya Chanjo ya COVID
5. 19 Oktoba 2021 — Athari ya Marufiku ya Delta-8
6. 7 Oktoba 2022 — Kusamehewa kwa Bangi na Biden
7. 21 Aprili 2023 — Sheria za Bangi za Texas 4/20 Maalum

Mstari wa Kufuatilia: Rekodi ya Vyombo vya Habari Inawachimbia Nini

Zilipochukuliwa pamoja, sehemu hizi saba za ABC13 na kipande kimoja cha YouTube zinatuelezea hadithi ambayo hakuna makala moja ingeweza kuifika peke yake.

Ulinganifu katika miaka. Colin Valencia alionekana kwenye ABC13 mnamo 2019, 2021 (mara nne), 2022, na 2023. Sekta ya bangi katika Texas iliBadilika sana katika miaka hiyo — CBD halali ilienda kutoka eneo la kigumu hadi biashara inayozidi kuongezeka, Delta-8 ilienda kutaka haina majina hadi soko la $50 milioni hadi Ratiba I usiku, rais alisamehe makosa ya shirikisho ya bangi, waseneta wa jimbo walibishana kupanuliwa matibabu. Kila mabadiliko, ABC13 ilirudi kwa Colin kama chanzo kikuu.

Upana wa ujuzi. Sehemu zinasitirika kuwa ripoti za biashara, elimu ya afya ya mtuzii, uchunguzi wa bidhaa, uchambuzi wa kisheria, maoni ya kisiasa, na uwakilishi wa afya ya jamii. Hakuna mwingine wa bangi wa Houston alioulizwa kuzungumzia ule upana wa mada katika sehemu nyingi hivi.

Kitendo cha jamii. Zawadi ya chanjo ya COVID — $35,000 katika bidhaa, ushirikiano na serikali ya jiji, hakuna masharti ya kisiasa — ni ushahidi wa dhati wa falsafa ya kwanza jamii inayotajwa katika Kuhusu OilWell. Vivyo, uamuzi wa Colin wa kuchukua bidhaa za Delta-8 na kuwatahadharisha waendeshaji wengine kabla ya utekelezaji hajianza.

Vifiko binafsi. Ufichuzi wa Oktoba 2022 kwamba Colin ana historia ya makosa ya bangi binafsi unabadilisha rekodi nzima ya vyombo vya habari. Kila sehemu — kila nukuu kuhusu terapi, kuhusu elimu, kuhusu sio kuuza mafuta ya nyoka — zina nguvu zaidi unapowafahamu mtu anayesema amekwisha kukabili matokeo ya uhalifu wa bangi.

Maendeleo ya lugha. Mnamo 2019, ABC13 iliita biashara “OilWell CBD, moja kwa moja wa jumlika.” Mnamo 2021, ripoti zilielezea OilWell Cannabis kama duka la dawa na kumtaja Colin kama mtaalamu wa sekta. Mnamo 2023, Colin alikuwa akielezea mienendo ya sekta na mkakati wa kisheria kamera na ujasiri wa kiongozi wa sekta. Rekodi ya vyombo vya habari inafuatilia ukuaji wa biashara na jukumu lake la hadharani.

Sehemu hizi sio nyenzo za masoko. Ni sehemu zilizoundwa kibinafsi, zilizodhibitiwa na waandishi wa ABC affiliate ya soko kubwa ambayo mara kwa mara iligundua Colin Valencia kama sauti inayoaminiwa zaidi, inayoweza kunukuliwa zaidi, na inayopatikana zaidi katika sekta ya bangi halali ya Houston. Hiyo ndiyo kitambulisho ambacho huwezi kununua — kinahitaji kutuzwa.

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Mbinu ya Utafiti na Uzito wa Ushahidi

Sekseni hii inazingatia vyanzo kwa mpangilio huu: ushahidi wa kliniki wa binadamu, mapitio ya mifumo na meta-analyses, muhtasari wa NIH na vyanzo vingine vya taasisi, kisha utafiti wa mifano au wa awali wakiniwashi wa binadamu ni haba. Uzito huo una maana hapa kwa sababu msingi wa ushahidi sio wa haki. Kati ya compounds zilizoorodheshwa katika hati hii, CBD na delta-9 THC wana utafiti mkubwa zaidi wa binadamu; delta-8 THC, THCa, CBG, CBN, CBC, na terpenes nyingi bado zinategemea sana mapitio, wanyama, farmakolojia ya in vitro, au utafiti wa awali wa utafsiri [1]-[29].

Mzingo Msingi kutoka na NIH na Vyanzo Vinavyohusiana

• NCCIH inasema kwamba ushahidi mkubwa zaidi uliowekwa wa cannabinoid ni kwa vipigo fulani vya nadra, kichefuchefu na kutapika yanayohusiana na kemoterapi, na viashiria vya hamu au kupoteza uzito vinavyohusiana na HIV/AIDS. Pia inakumbusha tu ushahidi mdogo wa maumivu mabaya na viashiria vya sclerosis nyingi, na matumizi mengine mengi yanayodaiwa bado yanapatikana katika utafiti wa awali [1].
• NCCIH inasisitiza kwamba FDA haijaidhinisha mmea wa bangi mwenyewe kwa matumizi ya matibabu, ingawa dawa za CBD iliyosafishwa na dawa sintetiki zinazofanana na THC zina idhini maalum [1].
• Wasiwasi wa usalama unaokumbwa mara kwa mara na vyanzo vya NIH na taasisi ni upungufu wa kuchunga, hatari ya ajali ya gari, ugonjwa wa matumizi ya bangi, wasiwasi wa ujauzito, uchafuzi wa kutaka, makosa ya lebo au kutaja, na wasiwasi wa jeraha ya mapafu yanayohusiana na vape ya THC [1].
• NCCIH inaonya hasa kwamba bidhaa za CBD zinazouzwa zinaweza kutoka na lebo zao na kwamba CBD mwenyewe umehusishwa na kupungua kwa tahadhari, madhara ya viungo, madhara ya ini, na vingizo vy dawa [1].

Cannabinoids

CBD

• Wasifu wa ushahidi: utafiti mkubwa zaidi wa binadamu katika seti ya formula ya sasa, hasa wakati CBD inapochunguzwa kama bidhaa iliyosafishwa badala ya kiungo cha wellness [1]-[6].
• Kile kinachothibitishwa vizuri zaidi: CBD iliyosafishwa ina ushahidi wa kiamini zaidi katika magonjwa ya kipigo, kiashiria kikubwa cha mfano kinakiriwa na utafiti wa wenzacho na wa taasisi [1][2].
• Utafiti wa hofu: Mapitio ya awali ya 2024 na meta-analyses yakifunika wahusika 316 kupitia makala nane yanayostahili ziliaripoti ishara ya kiwazi ya anxiety, lakini waandishi walisisitiza sampuli ya kliniki bado ni ndogo na majaribio zaidi yanahitajika kabla ya hitimisho zinazopanuliwa zitahalalishwa [3].
• Utafiti wa maumivu: Mapitio ya awali ya 2024 ya masomo ya kliniki na ya awali ya monoterapi ya CBD yalihitimisha kwamba utafiti wa maumivu una ahadi lakini ni mchanganyiko, na ubora na ulinganifu wa jaribio bado unazuia imani katika madai ya ukipaji upana [4].
• Utafiti wa usingizi: Mapitio ya usingizi ya 2023 yaligundua utafiti bado ni dhaifu kwa mbinu, na masomo mengi yanategemea vipimo visivyo thabiti vya kibinafsi na vipimo vichache vya usingizi vya kibinafsi [5].
• Wasiwasi wa usalama na vingizo: Mapitio ya awali ya 2024 na meta-analyses yaligundua ishara halisi ya kupanda kwa enzymes za ini na uwezekano wa jeraha ya ini inayosababishwa na dawa kwa muktadha fulani wa CBD, hasa muhimu kwa bidhaa za kinywani zenye nguvu na muktadha wa polifarmasia [6]. NCCIH nayo inabainisha kuharisha, usingizi, mabadiliko ya hamu, athari za mhemko, usio wa kawaida wa kazi za ini, na vingizo vya dawa-dawa kama mambo muhimu ya kufikiria [1].
• Mstari wa chini: CBD ni cannabinoid isiyo na kichawi yenye utafiti mkubwa zaidi katika hati hii, lakini hata hapa ushahidi mkubwa umejikita katika viashiria vichache maalum badala ya madai ya wellness yenye upana yanayoonekana kwa mara nyingi katika masoko [1]-[6].

CBG

• Wasifu wa ushahidi: zaidi ya mapitio na awali; ushahidi wa binadamu bado mdogo [7][8].
• Farmakolojia: CBG ni mwanzo wa biosynthetic kwa cannabinoids kadhaa makuu na inaonekana tofauti farmakolojia kutoka THC na CBD. Utafiti wa mapitio unaelezea vingizo vinavyojumuisha receptors za cannabinoid pamoja na alpha-2 adrenoceptors na signaling inayohusiana na 5-HT1A, ambayo hufanya iwe na maslahi ya kifarmakolojia lakini bado haijawekwa kilinge kikliniki [7].
• Nyanja za utafiti zinazoweza kuwa na maan: mapitio yaliyochapishwa yanajadili uwezekano wa kuhusiana na magonjwa ya neva, ugonjwa wa bowel wenye uvimbe, na shughuli antibacterial, lakini hizi ni zana za kwanza za kanuni ya farmakolojia au matokeo ya awali badala ya hitimisho za matibabu ya kwanza ya binadamu [7][8].
• Onyo: Mapitio ya farmakolojia ya 2021 yanakumbusha kuwa CBG tayari inauzwa kibiashara huku msingi wa ushahidi ukiwa mdogo, maana madai mara nyingi yanakwenda mbele ya sayansi [7].
• Mstari wa chini: CBG ni mada ya utafiti waaminifu, lakini sasa inapaswa kuelezwa kama cannabinoid inayoweza kuwa na matokeo na uthibitishaji mdogo wa kliniki badala ya cannabinoid iliyothibitishwa [7][8].

Delta-8 THC

• Wasifu wa ushahidi: muhimu farmakolojia, yenye kichawi, na bado kichunguzwa kidogo zaidi kuliko THC ya delta-9 [9]-[11].
• Farmakolojia inayolingana: Mapitio ya 2022 yalihitimisha kuwa THC ya delta-8 na THC ya delta-9 ina tabia ya farmakokinetiki na farmakodinamiki inayolingana. THC ya delta-8 ni agonist wa CB1 wa sehemu na ina shughuli ya cannabimimetic kwa wanyama na binadamu, lakina inaonekana na nguvu ndogo kuliko THC ya delta-9, pengine kwa sababu ya affinity ya ndogo ya CB1 [9].
• Utafiti wa afya ya umma: Mapitio ya awali ya 2023 yaligundua kwamba msingi wa ushahidi wa delta-8 bado unaongozwa na masomo ya wanyama, kemia ya bidhaa, ripoti za matumizi, na wasiwasi wa afya ya umma badala ya majaribio ya kisasa ya kwanza ya binadamu. Mapitio huo pia yalionyesha ripoti za madhara na yalisisitiza wasiwasi wa usimamizi na ubora wa bidhaa [10].
• Muktadha wa uzalishaji: Mapitio ya hivi karibuni ya kemia na farmakolojia yanathibitisha kuwa hamu ya delta-8 ya biashara inahusiana na ustability mkubwa na usynthesis wa urahisi ikilinganishwa na viwango asili vya ndogo vya mmea, ambayo ni sehemu ya sababu kwa nini maswali ya bidhaa-kwa-kidogo na majaribio ya maabara yanamuhimu [11].
• Mstari wa chini: THC ya delta-8 inapaswa kutendewa kama analogue ya THC yenye kichawi na shughuli ya kifarmakolojia halisi, uelewa mdogo wa usalama wa binadamu, na utata mkubwa wa ubora wa uzalishaji kuliko wateja wengi wanavyotambua [9]-[11].

THCa

• Wasifu wa ushahidi: muhimu kwa kemia na ukuaji wa formula, lakini bado ya chini katika ushahidi wa moja kwa moja wa matibabu [12].
• Kile kinacho: THCa ni mwanzo acidic wa THC na inaweza kuwa sehemu kubwa ya maudhui yanayohusiana na THC katika nyenzo mbichi za mmea. Swala muhimu la formula ni kwamba THCa huchomeka kuwa THC wakati wa moto na pia inaweza kubadilika muda wakati wa kuhifadhi na usindikaji [12].
• Kichawi: Chanzo kikuu cha mapitio yanasisitiza kuwa THCa mwenyewe haizalishi madhara ya kichawi yale yanayohusiana na THC kwa binadamu, lakini tofauti inadumu tu ikiwa molekuli inabaki katika fomu acidic na haichomekwi [12].
• Hali ya utafiti: Utafiti wa in vitro na wa panya unaonyesha uwezekano wa kupunguza uvimbe, kurekebisha kinga ya mwili, kulinda neva, na kupunguza kansa, lakini hizi sio sawa na matokeo ya kwanza ya binadamu [12].
• Mstari wa chini: THCa inapaswa kueleweka kama molekuli muhimu mwanzo ambayo ufasiri wake unategemea sana njia, joto, usindikaji, na kuhifadhi. Madai yoyote kuhusu THCa yanahitaji kukumbuka uwezekano wa ubadilishaji kuwa THC [12].

Delta-9 THC

• Wasifu wa ushahidi: utafiti mkubwa zaidi wa binadamu wa cannabinoids zilizoorodheshwa hapa, lakini pia mzigo mkubwa zaidi wa madhara [1][13]-[15].
• Kile kinachothibitishwa vizuri zaidi kitaasisi: NCCIH inabainisha dawa zinazojumuisha THC kama muhimu kwa kichefuchefu na kutapika yanayohusiana na kemoterapi, hamu na uzito wa HIV/AIDS, na matokeo mengine yanayohusiana na sclerosis nyingi na maumivu, huku bado ikiwa na wasiwasi kwamba matumizi mengine mengi hayajulikani au yako katika hatua ya awali [1].
• Ushahidi wa maumivu: Mapitio ya awali ya 2022 ya bidhaa zinazojumuisha THC kwa maumivu mabaya yaligundua bidhaa zenye maudhui makubwa ya THC au viwango halisi vya THC:CBD vinaweza kutoa nafuu ya maumivu ya muda mfupi, lakini pia kuongeza kizunguzungu, kutuliza, kichefuchefu, na kuacha matibabu kutokana na matukio mabaya [13].
• Farmakokinetiki na kuanza: Utafiti wa mapitio wa zamani wa farmakokinetiki bado una manufaa: THC inayovutiwa kwa kawaida inatoa athari ndani ya sekunde hadi dakika, hupigiwa hatua ndani ya dakika 15-30, na hupungua kwa masaa machache; THC inayotumwa kinywani ina kuanza la baadaye, hatua ya juu ya baadaye, na muda mrefu, ambayo inamuhimu kwa manufaa na hatari ya kuchukua zaidi [14].
• Hatari ya afya ya akili: Mapitio ya awali ya 2025 ya bidhaa zenye THC ya concentration ya juu yaligundua uhusiano usiobadilika wa kutokufaa na matokeo ya wazimu au skizofrenia na ugonjwa wa matumizi ya bangi, na ishara zinazohusisha wasiwasi na huzuni katika muktadha usio wa matibabu [15].
• Usalama mpana: Utafiti wa mapitio na wa taasisi pia unaelezea wasiwasi au hofu kwa dozi za juu, mti wa moyo, mabadiliko ya shinikizo la damu, uwezekano wa utegemezi, dalili za kuacha, wasiwasi wa ujauzito, uchafuzi wa kutaka wa watoto, na wasiwasi wa jeraha ya mapafu yanayohusiana na bidhaa vinavyojumuisha THC [1][14][15].
• Mstari wa chini: THC ya delta-9 ina uhusiano wa matibabu halali katika muktadha fulani, lakini pia inaleta wazi upungufu mkubwa wa mlevi, wa kiafya ya akili, na wa usalama wa kurekebisha kulingana na dozi [1][13]-[15].

CBN

• Wasifu wa ushahidi: ushahidi dhaifu wa binadamu; masoko yamekwenda mbele ya data [12][16][17].
• Nini kinachouzwa mara nyingi: usingizi na kutuliza. Sifa hiyo inapita kupitia masoko, lakini ushimamizi wa kliniki ni mdogo kuliko masoko yanavyodai [16][17].
• Mapitio bora kabisa ya usingizi: Mapitio ya mafafanuzi ya 2021 juu ya CBN na usingizi yaliyopitia abstracts 99 ya utafiti wa binadamu, yaliyopitia makala nane kamili za maandishi, na kugundua hakuna majaribio ya kliniki yaliyotumia jaribio la usingizi lililothibitishwa au polysomnography rasmi ambayo inaweza kuthibitisha madai makubwa ya kuchangamsha usingizi [16].
• Utafiti mpana wa usingizi: Mapitio ya hivi karibuni ya 2024 juu ya bangi na usingizi yalihitimisha kwamba utafiti mzima wa cannabinoid wa usingizi bado haifanani na kiwango cha matumizi halisia, na haja ya majaribio bora zaidi, zenye nguvu za kutosha, inabaki kubwa [17].
• Muktadha wa kemia: Njia za nee za cannabinoid zina muhimu hapa pia; utafiti wa mapitio juu ya THCa yanakumbusha kuwa THC inaweza kuendelea kuharibika kwenda CBN chini ya hali fulani, ambayo husaidia kuelezea kwa nini CBN mara nyingi hujadiliwa katika muktadha wa kemia ya bangi iliyokwisha zeeka au kuchafuka [12].
• Mstari wa chini: CBN ni moja ya mifano wazi zaidi katika sekta hii ambapo sifa za kitamaduni ni imara kuliko msingi halisi wa sasa wa kliniki [16][17].

CBC

• Wasifu wa ushahidi: inayokua, ya kuvutia, na bado zaidi ya awali au ya mapitio [18][19].
• Farmakolojia na shauku ya matibabu: Mapitio ya 2024 yaliyolenga CBC yanadai kuwa ina farmakodinamiki, farmakokinetiki, na tabia ya receptor tofauti ikilinganishwa na cannabinoids zinazojulikana zaidi, na yanaonyesha maeneo ya antinociceptive, antibacterial, na anti-seizure kama yanayowakilisha malengo ya utafiti hasa [18].
• Nini kinachoononyesha utafiti wa zamani: Utafiti wa mapitio ukikusanya CBC katika wanyama na in vitro unaripoti madhara ya kupunguza uvimbe, upunguzaji wa hypermobility ya gut, shughuli ya kupunguza maumivu ya panya, na uwezekano wa uhusiano wa neva au wa antiproliferative, lakini ishara hizi haziwezi kuwa ushahidi wa kutosha wa madai ya kumbeba wagonjwa [19].
• Onyo la usalama: Mapitio ya 2024 ya CBC yanakiri wazi kuwa bidhaa za CBC zinazouzwa bila pesa zinaanza kuuzwa ingawa ushahidi mdogo umeundwa kudihirisha ufanisi au usalama wa kikliniki [18].
• Mstari wa chini: CBC inaingia katika jamii ya cannabinoids madogo ya kisayansi ambayo inastahiki utafiti zaidi, sio katika jamii ya kinactive kilichowekwa kikliniki [18][19].

Terpenes

Madai ya terpene yanahitaji ufasiri mkali zaidi kuliko madai ya cannabinoid. Sehemu kubwa ya utafiti wa terpene inatoka kwa compounds zilizotengwa, mafuta ya msingi, mimea isiyo ya bangi, au mifano ya awali badala ya masomo ya kanuni ya binadamu ya formula za bangi. Mapitio ya 2024 ya effect ya entourage hufanya hii kuwa nyeti zaidi: bioactivity ya terpene ni inawezekana na wakati mwingine ya kuvutia, lakini ushahidi imara wa maana ya kliniki ya entourage effects kwa binadamu bado ni mdogo [20][29].

Limonene

• Wasifu wa ushahidi: zaidi ya mapitio na awali, na utafiti muhimu wa usalama [20]-[22].
• Shughuli inayoweza kuwa: Mapitio ya 2021 yanafafanua limonene kama monoterpene multifunctional na antioxidation, kupunguza uvimbe, kulinda moyo, kulinda tumbo, kurekebisha kinga, na shughuli zengine zinazoweza kuwa, lakini sehemu kubwa ya madai hayo inatoka kwa utafiti usio wa binadamu au usio wa bangi [21].
• Vidokezo vya usalama: Bidhaa za oxidation ya limonene, hasa hydroperoxides, ni allergens muhimu za kugusa na muhimu katika utafiti wa patch-testing [22].
• Mstari wa chini: Limonene ni biologically active na inajadiliwa sana, lakini madai ya matibabu ya kipekee ya bangi yanapaswa kubaki wenye tahadhari isipokuwa yanathibitishwa moja kwa moja na binadamu [20]-[22].

Myrcene

• Wasifu wa ushahidi: zaidi ya awali, na ushahidi mdogo wa binadamu [20][23].
• Muhtasari wa utafiti: Mapitio ya 2021 ya myrcene yanafafanua sifa za kupunguza wasiwasi, antioxidation, kupunguza uvimbe, na kupunguza maumivu na yanajadili uwezekano wa mechanisms, lakini wazi wanasisitiza kwamba masomo ya binadamu hayapo [23].
• Ufasiri wa tahadhari: Myrcene mara nyingi huitwa katika lugha ya mtuzii kama terpene inayothibitishwa kuwa inalisha binadamu inayoweka bayana couch-lock au madhara ya usingizi. Hiyo ni madai yenye nguvu kuliko ushahidi wa sasa wa binadamu unavyotumia [20][23].
• Mstari wa chini: Myrcene ni terpene inayowezekana kuwa na bioactivity, lakini ushahidi wa moja kwa moja wa binadamu wa madai ya kawaida ya maumbo, maumivu, au kutuliza bado mdogo [23].

Caryophyllene

• Wasifu wa ushahidi: kati ya terpenes za kifarmakolojia zinazovutia zaidi kwa sababu ya uhusiano wa moja kwa moja na mfumo wa cannabinoid, lakini bado zaidi ya awali [24].
• Kwa nini inatoka: Mapitio ya 2021 yaliyolenga beta-caryophyllene yanafafanua kuwa ni agonist ya receptor ya CB2, ambayo ni isiyo ya kawaida na hufanya iwe na uhusiano mkubwa wakati wanajadili terpenes za bangi kwa masharti ya farmakolojia badala ya harufu pekee [24].
• Mawazo ya utafiti: Madhara ya kupunguza uvimbe, kurekebisha kinga, antioxidation, kulinda neva, kulinda tumbo, na vitendo vya kihusiano vinajadiliwa mara kwa mara katika utafiti wa mapitio, lakini uthibitishaji wa kliniki wa binadamu bado mdogo [24].
• Mstari wa chini: Beta-caryophyllene inaweza kuwa ni mgombea mkubwa wa terpene na umuhimu wa mfumo wa cannabinoid, lakini hata hivyo isipaswi kuelezwa kama ilivyo thibitishwa kikliniki kwa matokeo yanayojulikana [24].

Pinene

• Wasifu wa ushahidi: utafiti mkubwa wa awali unaowezesha, ushahidi mdogo wa kliniki wa moja kwa moja [20][25].
• Ufunguo wa afya ya ubongo: Mapitio ya 2021 juu ya pinene na linalool kama dawa zenye msingi wa terpene kwa afya ya ubongo yaligundua antioxidation, kupunguza uvimbe, na ishara za kulinda neva zinazowajibisha utafiti wa baadaye, lakini pia yalisisitiza kwamba ushahidi ni zaidi wa awali na kwamba jaribio bora zilizo na mpangilio halijaandaliwa [25].
• Onyo la ufasiri: Madai kwamba pinene inaboresha kumbukumbu, inafanya tahadhari kuwa wazi, au inalinda madhara ya akili yanayohusiana na THC bado ni hypotheses zinazovutia badala ya ukweli wa kliniki uliowekwa [20][25].
• Mstari wa chini: Pinene inastahili tahadhari ya kisayansi, lakini madai yenye nguvu kuhusu akili yanapaswa kuwasilishwa kama zinazochunguzwa [25].

Linalool

• Wasifu wa ushahidi: sawa na pinene: shauku mkubwa ya awali, uthibitishaji mdogo wa kliniki wa moja kwa moja [20][22][25][26].
• Muhtasari wa utafiti: Linalool inajadiliwa mara kwa mara kuhusiana na msongo, mhemko, na farmakolojia ya akili. Mapitio ya afya ya ubongo ya 2021 yaligundua ishara ya awali ya kutosha ili kuwajibisha uchunguzi waendelee katika muktadha wa magonjwa ya neva na psychiatric, huku bado yakisistiza ukosefu wa majaribio thabiti ya binadamu [25].
• Utafiti wa ziada: Utafiti wa mapitio hujitenga unajadili uwezekano wa mechanisms za antidepressant na uhusiano wa neva, lakini hii bado ni ya utafsiri badala ya ya mwisho [26].
• Vidokezo vya usalama: Kama limonene, hydroperoxides zilizochanganyishwa linalool zinakiriwa kama allergens katika utafiti wa dermatitis [22].
• Mstari wa chini: Linalool ni terpene inayowezekana kuwa na bioactivity, lakini ushahidi wa sasa husupport fafanuzi wenye tahadhari badala ya ahadi thabiti za matibabu [22][25][26].

Humulene

• Wasifu wa ushahidi: inayowezeseka kutafsirika, lakini bado ina mwanzo [20][27].
• Matokeo ya mapitio ya scooping: Mapitio ya scooping ya 2024 yaliyochambua makala 340 yaligundua ushahidi wa pana wa awali wa madhara ya kupunguza uvimbe, na utafiti wa panya hata unaodhaniisha sifa za cannabimimetic kupitia njia za CB1 na adenosine A2a [27].
• Onyo la ufasiri: Matokeo haya ni muhimu kwa uzalishaji wa hypothesis, lakini hayawezi kuwa ushahidi wa ufanisi thabiti wa kliniki katika matokeo ya maumivu, uvimbe, au mhemko [27].
• Mstari wa chini: Humulene ni moja ya lengo la utafiti la kuvutia zaidi katika orodha hii, lakini inabaki mbali kutoka kuwa imewekwa kikliniki [27].

Terpinolene

• Wasifu wa ushahidi: mojawapo ya terpenes zisizokaguliwa zaidi katika hati hii [20][28].
• Matokeo ya mapitio ya mfumo: Mapitio ya mfumo wa 2021 juu ya terpinolene yalipitia rekodi 2,449 na kujumuisha masomo 57, yalihitimisha kuwa terpinolene ina mchanganyiko wa madhara ya kibiologiala yanayoripiwa, lakini msingi wa ushahidi bado unaongozwa na utafiti wa in silico, in vitro, na wa wanyama badala ya majaribio ya binadamu [28].
• Onyo la ufasiri: Hata mapitio ya hivi karibuni ya entourage ya bangi yanaweka manufaa ya terpene kama yanayochunguzwa, si madhara ya compound-specific yaliyothibitishwa kikliniki [20].
• Mstari wa chini: Terpinolene ni biologically inavutia, lakini kati ya terpenes zilizoorodheshwa inabaki bado haijawanadamisha kikliniki [20][28].

Vikwazo vya Utafiti na Ufafanuzi

• Msingi wa ushahidi ni mbaya sana. CBD na delta-9 THC zinaweza kuunga madai mengi ya kina yanayohusu binadamu; zengine zinahitaji tahadhari zaidi [1]-[29].
• Data za ekstrakti nzima za bangi, data za molekule iliyosafishwa, data za cannabinoid semisynthetic, na data za pekee ya terpene haziwezi kubadilishana. Kosa moja la kawaida katika kuandika juu ya bangi ni kuruhusu ushahidi kutoka kwa jamii moja kusimamia kwa jamii nyingine.
• Cannabinoids madogo na terpenes zinavutia kibiashara haswa kwa sababu hazijachunguzwa, lakini hiyo pia maana madai karibu nazo mara nyingi hupindukia.
• Ubora wa bidhaa una muhimu kama utambulisho wa molekule. Makosa ya lebo, uchafuzi, bidhaa kwa-bidhaa, utofauti wa dozi, na farmakokinetiki zinazotegemea njia zote zinaathiri ufasiri katika bidhaa za halisia [1][10][11][14].
• Kwa THCa hasa, kemia ni hatima: kuhifadhi na moto unaweza kubadilisha wasifu halisi wa uchafuzi kwa kubadilisha cannabinoids acidic kuwa cannabinoids neutral kama THC [12].

Madai ya Kawaida ya Kuzidiwa Kuepuka

Kuzidiwa: CBN imethibitishwa kikliniki kuwa cannabinoid ya usingizi.
Sahihi zaidi: Ushahidi maalum wa usingizi kwa CBN bado ni dhaifu na wa zamani, bila msingi thabiti wa jaribio ulilowekwa ulioonekana bado [16][17].

Kuzidiwa: Myrcene ni sedative ya binadamu iliyothibitishwa inayoweka bayana couch-lock.
Sahihi zaidi: Myrcene ina bioactivity ya kuaminiwa, lakini ushahidi wa moja kwa moja wa binadamu wa madai hayo ya kawaida ni mdogo [20][23].

Kuzidiwa: Terpenes kwa ujumla zina entourage effects zilizothibitishwa kwa wagonjwa.

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Rick Simpson Oil (RSO) in Congo (DRC): The Complete Guide by OilWell Cannabis

For years, people across Congo (DRC) have searched for alternatives when conventional medicine falls short. Whether you’re in Kinshasa dealing with chronic pain that local clinics can’t adequately treat, in Lubumbashi supporting a loved one through cancer treatment, or in Goma seeking relief from trauma-related insomnia, you’ve likely heard whispers about Rick Simpson Oil — RSO. Maybe you’ve seen it mentioned in online health forums, or heard about it from diaspora communities who’ve accessed it abroad. Maybe you’re simply exhausted from cycling through medications that promise relief but deliver side effects instead.

We understand that desperation. It’s the same desperation that drove Colin Valencia to create OilWell Cannabis after watching his dog Bentley face euthanasia — and it’s the same desperation that drove Rick Simpson to create the original RSO after his doctor refused to consider cannabis for his post-concussion symptoms. We respect Simpson’s legacy while recognizing that Congo (DRC) residents deserve something better than crude, untested extracts. You deserve precision, safety, transparency, and legal access. That’s why we’ve built the most complete RSO education resource available anywhere — and why we ship our legally compliant, lab-tested formulas directly to Congo (DRC).

This guide isn’t corporate fluff. It’s everything we know, grounded in published research, shaped by real suffering that turned into real solutions, and presented so you can make informed decisions about your health. No hype. No snake oil. Just the best possible version of the information so you can give it a fair shot and decide what’s right for you, here in Congo (DRC).

Understanding Rick Simpson Oil: The History, The Claims, The Reality

Who Was Rick Simpson?

Rick Simpson was born in 1949 in Amherst, Nova Scotia, Canada. He wasn’t a doctor, scientist, or medical researcher — he was a power engineer and maintenance worker, a blue-collar tradesman whose journey into cannabis began when the medical system failed him. In 1997, while working at a hospital in Moncton, New Brunswick, Simpson fell from scaffolding and suffered a serious head injury. The aftermath included persistent tinnitus, dizziness, and post-concussion symptoms that his doctors couldn’t resolve. The medications they prescribed either didn’t help or made things worse. When cannabis provided more relief than anything else, he asked his physician to support or prescribe it. The doctor refused .

For many in Congo (DRC), this story resonates deeply. Our healthcare infrastructure faces immense challenges — specialist care is often unavailable, prescription medications are expensive and inconsistent, and rural communities may have limited access to modern medical facilities. When conventional medicine falls short, people naturally seek alternatives. Simpson’s frustration mirrors what countless Congolese families experience when told there’s nothing more that can be done.

Simpson’s interest in concentrated cannabis oil deepened after he learned about a 1974 NIH-funded study at the Medical College of Virginia, where THC was reported to slow or shrink tumors in mice. That study — originally intended to demonstrate harm — became foundational to Simpson’s advocacy, even though its findings were never replicated in controlled human cancer trials .

The pivotal moment came in 2003. Simpson reported that three bumps on his arm were diagnosed as basal cell carcinoma. Rather than pursuing conventional treatment, he applied concentrated cannabis oil directly to the lesions, covered them with bandages, and waited. According to his account, the bumps disappeared within four days. No independent medical verification, biopsy confirmation, or clinical follow-up has ever been published in any peer-reviewed source .

Important context: Simpson’s account is personal testimony, not medical evidence. While historically significant as the catalyst for a global movement, the absence of clinical documentation means these events cannot be evaluated as scientific proof. We present this story honestly because Congo (DRC) readers deserve to know the difference between compelling anecdotes and verified research.

The Crusade: How RSO Became a Global Movement

After his 2003 experience, Simpson committed himself to producing and distributing concentrated cannabis oil. Operating from his property in Maccan, Nova Scotia, he made oil in large quantities and gave it away for free to cancer patients and others in his community. He charged nothing. By his account, he helped dozens of people with conditions including cancer, chronic pain, diabetes, infections, glaucoma, arthritis, depression, insomnia, and more .

This free-distribution model is morally powerful. In Congo (DRC), where economic inequality means many cannot afford expensive treatments, the idea of free medicine resonates. Simpson’s approach was anti-commercial — he taught people to make their own oil rather than buy it. That ethos of accessibility is something we honor at OilWell through our open-source formula publication.

Simpson’s story reached a global audience through the 2005 documentary Run From The Cure, directed by Christian Laurette. The film showed his claims, featured testimonials from people he treated, and framed his work as a grassroots challenge to pharmaceutical interests. Distributed freely online, it became foundational in cannabis communities worldwide — including among Congolese diaspora networks who first learned about RSO through this film .

His advocacy brought him into direct conflict with Canadian law. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police raided his property in 2005 and 2009, seizing plants and equipment. He was charged with cultivation, possession, and trafficking. Facing continued legal pressure, Simpson eventually left Canada for Europe, living in Croatia and later the Netherlands, where he continued his advocacy from abroad .

In 2012, he published Phoenix Tears: The Rick Simpson Story, detailing his experience, oil-making process, and philosophical views .

The Traditional RSO Protocol: Simpson’s 60-Gram Regimen

Simpson’s core recommendation was a structured oral protocol: consume 60 grams of concentrated cannabis oil over approximately 90 days. He considered this the minimum for serious cancer treatment. Here’s the detailed breakdown as he described it :

Goal

Consume 60 grams of concentrated, high-THC cannabis oil over roughly 90 days.

Titration Schedule

• Week 1: Begin with a dose the size of half a grain of dry rice — about 10-15mg of oil — taken three times daily (morning, afternoon, before bed). Total daily intake: 30-45mg.
• Weeks 2-5: Double the dose every four days to build THC tolerance gradually. By the end of this period, reach approximately 1 gram (1,000mg) of oil per day, divided into three doses.
• Weeks 5-12: Maintain 1 gram per day (three doses of ~333mg each) until all 60 grams are consumed.

Administration Methods

• Primary — oral: Place dose under the tongue (sublingual) or swallow. Simpson considered oral ingestion essential for systemic absorption and internal cancers.
• Secondary — topical: For skin cancers, apply oil directly to lesions, cover with a bandage, and change every 3-4 days. Combine with oral dosing.
• Not recommended — inhalation: Simpson didn’t recommend smoking or vaporizing as primary treatment, though he acknowledged it for immediate symptom relief (pain, nausea).

Tolerance and Psychoactive Effects

• Simpson claimed patients develop significant tolerance to THC’s psychoactive effects within 3-4 weeks.
• He considered the “high” a minor, temporary side effect and urged patients not to let it discourage them from continuing.
• Recommended initial doses at night to sleep through early psychoactive effects.
• Warned against driving or operating machinery during titration.

Post-Protocol Maintenance

After completing 60 grams, Simpson recommended 1-2 grams per month as ongoing maintenance, taken indefinitely.

Dietary Recommendations

Simpson advocated reducing sugar, avoiding processed foods, and improving overall nutrition, though his dietary advice was general and secondary to the oil protocol.

Important Context for Evaluating This Protocol

This protocol was designed by one person based on personal experience, not clinical trials. Several critical points apply:

• No controlled trial validation. No randomized controlled trials, cohort studies, or well-documented case series exist evaluating this specific protocol for any condition.
• Assumes crude, unstandardized material. The 60-gram quantity assumes a single-strain, THC-dominant extract with no standardized potency. Actual THC content varied widely.
• Very high THC exposure. At peak dosing (1 gram per day of 60-90% THC oil), patients consumed 600-900mg of delta-9 THC daily — far exceeding anything studied clinically. For context, FDA-approved dronabinol is typically dosed at 2.5-20mg per day.
• Real risks at these doses. Consuming 600-900mg of THC daily carries serious risks: severe intoxication, impairment, anxiety, panic, tachycardia, hypotension, and cannabis use disorder [1][13][14][15].
• Oncology context. Patients with active cancer are medically complex. Using unregulated, unstandardized cannabis oil as primary treatment — potentially instead of proven therapies — introduces harm beyond the oil itself.

In Congo (DRC), where oncology resources may be limited and patients sometimes face difficult choices about traveling for treatment, we must be especially clear: delaying or replacing proven cancer therapies with unproven alternatives carries genuine risk.

What Traditional RSO Was as a Product

Traditional RSO was defined by Simpson’s method and materials, not lab specifications:

Source Material

Simpson used high-THC, indica-dominant cannabis strains. He favored heavy, sedating indica genetics and recommended against sativa for cancer treatment. He grew his own or sourced from trusted growers. There was no strain standardization — material varied by availability and season.

Extraction Solvent

Simpson originally used naphtha (a petroleum-based solvent, like lighter fluid) or 99% isopropyl alcohol. Neither is food-grade. Naphtha may contain benzene, toluene, and other toxic or carcinogenic compounds. Incomplete solvent purging — difficult to verify without lab testing — leaves potentially harmful residues.

Extraction Process

1. Place dry cannabis in a bucket
2. Cover with solvent and agitate to dissolve cannabinoids
3. Pour solvent through filter (cheesecloth) into collection vessel
4. Repeat with fresh solvent
5. Place combined solvent washes in rice cooker
6. Evaporate solvent at relatively low heat (sufficient to decarboxylate THCa and destroy terpenes)
7. Thick, dark oil remains at bottom
8. Transfer to oral syringes for storage

Appearance

Traditional RSO was nearly black, thick, tar-like, sticky, with strong cannabis odor and possible solvent-residual smell. Difficult to handle at room temperature, more fluid when warmed.

Cannabinoid Profile

• THC-dominant, fully decarboxylated (no THCa)
• Uncontrolled minor cannabinoids at natural ratios
• No ratio control — profile entirely dependent on source plant
• Estimated 60-90% THC, never lab-verified

Terpene Content

Minimal to none. Solvent extraction plus high-heat evaporation stripped terpenes completely.

Standardization and Testing

None. Every batch differed based on starting material, growing conditions, solvent purity, technique, temperature, and duration. No Certificate of Analysis, no cannabinoid quantification, no contaminant screening.

Residual Solvent Risk

This is one of the most significant safety concerns. Incomplete purging leaves toxic residues. Modern extraction uses food-grade ethanol or supercritical CO₂ specifically to address this.

Simpson’s Claims vs. The Evidence Record

Simpson claimed RSO could cure cancer and many other diseases. He was adamant and consistent throughout his advocacy career .

What Simpson Was Not

Simpson had no formal training in medicine, oncology, pharmacology, or clinical research. He never designed, conducted, funded, or published a clinical trial. His evidence base consisted entirely of personal experience and testimonials — with no controls, independent verification, imaging confirmation, long-term follow-up, or blinding.

What Preclinical Literature Shows

• In vitro studies show THC and CBD can induce apoptosis, inhibit proliferation, and reduce angiogenesis in certain cancer cell lines .
• Animal models show some tumor-growth inhibition in mice and rats treated with cannabinoids .
• These findings generate legitimate scientific interest but have not translated to human cancer cures.

What Preclinical Literature Does Not Show

• No gap bridging. In vitro and animal results rarely translate directly to human clinical outcomes — a well-documented challenge across all oncology research.
• No human clinical trial has demonstrated RSO or any cannabis oil cures cancer.
• Small human trials of cannabinoids in cancer contexts (especially glioblastoma) have been exploratory, small, and have not produced results supporting cancer-cure claims .

Institutional Positions

• U.S. National Cancer Institute (NCI): Acknowledges cannabinoid anticancer research in labs and animals but does not endorse cannabis or cannabis oil as cancer treatment .
• FDA: Has not approved any cannabis plant product for cancer treatment. Only Epidiolex (CBD) for certain seizures and dronabinol/nabilone (synthetic THC analogues) for chemo nausea and AIDS wasting are approved [1].
• Health Canada: Never approved RSO or cannabis oil as cancer cure.
• NCCIH: Identifies strongest evidence for rare epilepsies, chemo nausea/vomiting, and HIV/AIDS appetite — not cancer cure [1].

What Simpson Got Right

Simpson drew attention to cannabinoids as serious biomedical research when the world ignored them. His advocacy helped create conditions for today’s legal cannabis industry and research infrastructure. He brought concentrated cannabis oil to widespread public awareness. The term “RSO” remains the most recognized name for full-spectrum cannabis extract. These contributions are real and historically significant.

What He Overstated

The leap from preclinical signals to cancer cure was never supported by human evidence. Encouraging patients — especially cancer patients — to rely on RSO as primary treatment instead of proven oncologic therapies (surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, immunotherapy) carries genuine harm potential. Delayed or foregone treatment for treatable cancers is a documented concern in alternative medicine.

In Congo (DRC), where travel to specialized cancer centers may be difficult and expensive, we must emphasize: RSO education should complement medical care, not replace it.

The Legacy and Evolution of RSO

The term “RSO” is now used broadly and loosely across the legal cannabis industry. Many products labeled RSO bear little resemblance to Simpson’s original oil. In dispensaries today, RSO can refer to almost any full-spectrum cannabis extract in syringe format, regardless of extraction method, cannabinoid profile, or terpene content .

Simpson himself has criticized commercial products that use the RSO name while departing from his method and philosophy. He advocated a DIY, free-access model — grow your own, extract your own, treat yourself without corporate intermediaries. He never patented his method or charged patients .

This philosophical tension is real. Is modern commercialization an improvement (quality control, testing, dosing precision) or a betrayal (profit extraction, regulatory gatekeeping)? The cannabis community remains divided.

What is not disputed: modern RSO has evolved substantially, and those changes are directly relevant to Congo (DRC) consumers who need safety and standardization.

Traditional RSO vs. Modern Formulated RSO

Dimension	Traditional RSO	OilWell Formulated RSO
Source material	Single high-THC indica strain	Multi-cannabinoid blend from multiple sources
Extraction method	Naphtha or isopropyl alcohol	Food-grade ethanol or CO₂ methods
Cannabinoid profile	THC-dominant, uncontrolled	Seven defined cannabinoids at specific ratios
Terpene content	Destroyed by high heat	Live terpenes at 5% with defined profile
Standardization	None — every batch different	Lab-tested with specific mg/mL targets
Lab testing	Not available	Full panel testing for potency, terpenes, pesticides, heavy metals, residual solvents, microbial
Residual solvents	Significant risk with naphtha	Controlled and tested
Dosing precision	Approximate, syringe-based	Measured per mL (553mg/mL) with graduated dropper
Product formats	Single thick oil only	Sublingual oil and vape cartridge
THCa preservation	No — fully decarboxylated	Yes — THCa included as separate ingredient (1,500mg)
Evidence approach	Anecdotal, personal testimony	Research-backed, evidence-weighted

Why OilWell’s Formulas Diverge from Traditional RSO

OilWell’s formulations are informed by RSO tradition but depart deliberately:

Multi-cannabinoid approach. Traditional RSO used whatever single strain was available. Our formulas include seven cannabinoids — CBD, CBG, delta-8 THC, THCa, delta-9 THC, CBN, and CBC — because entourage-effect literature suggests potential benefit from cannabinoid diversity, even though robust clinical proof of whole-formula synergy remains limited [20][29].

Terpene preservation and addition. Traditional RSO had essentially no terpene content. We include live terpenes at 5% with a specific seven-terpene profile (limonene, myrcene, caryophyllene, pinene, linalool, humulene, terpinolene) because terpene bioactivity is plausible and supported at preclinical levels, even if human clinical confirmation remains developing [20]-[28].

THCa as separate ingredient. Traditional RSO fully decarboxylated everything. Our sublingual formula preserves THCa at 1,500mg because the THCa literature suggests potentially relevant non-psychoactive bioactivity (COX-2 inhibition, PPARγ agonism) that’s lost during conversion to THC [12].

Reduced delta-9 THC dominance. Traditional RSO was 60-90% delta-9 THC. Our formula uses only 90mg delta-9 THC total, distributing remaining cannabinoid content across CBD (4,500mg), CBG (3,000mg), delta-8 THC (6,000mg), CBN (750mg), and CBC (750mg). This reflects broader cannabinoid research rather than single-compound dominance.

Product format innovation. Simpson envisioned only oral oil from a syringe. We offer both 30mL sublingual oil and 1-gram vape cartridge, each with format-specific formulation acknowledging different pharmacokinetic profiles [14].

Solvent Safety and Extraction Evolution

Traditional RSO used naphtha or isopropyl alcohol — neither food-grade. Naphtha contains petroleum hydrocarbons including benzene, toluene, and xylene (toxic/carcinogenic). Incomplete purging — difficult to verify without analytical equipment — leaves harmful residues.

Modern extraction uses food-grade ethanol or supercritical CO₂, allowing complete solvent removal with validated testing via headspace gas chromatography. This is one of the most straightforward safety improvements over traditional RSO.

This connects directly to product-quality concerns in our evidence section: labeling inaccuracies, contamination, synthesis byproducts, and dose variability all materially affect real-world interpretation [1][10][11][14].

The Decarboxylation Question

Traditional RSO was fully decarboxylated. Rice cooker heat (60-80°C for naphtha, 82°C for isopropyl alcohol) converted all THCa to delta-9 THC, losing acidic cannabinoids as distinct compounds.

Our sublingual formula deliberately preserves THCa at 1,500mg. This is an intentional choice informed by the THCa evidence profile, which notes potential non-psychoactive bioactivity that’s lost during conversion [12]. However, we also acknowledge that interpretation depends on route, temperature, processing, and storage because THCa converts to THC under heating or over time [12].

For Congo (DRC) customers, this means you control the chemistry. Want non-psychoactive anti-inflammatory support? Use it raw. Want full psychoactive potency? Decarboxylate at home. One product, two destinies — your choice.

Terpene Loss in Traditional RSO

Terpenes have low boiling points (21-157°C). Traditional RSO’s solvent extraction plus high-heat evaporation destroyed them completely. Whatever aromatic or bioactive terpenes the source cannabis contained were lost.

Our formulas specify live terpenes at 5% with defined profile: limonene, myrcene, caryophyllene, pinene, linalool, humulene, terpinolene. Each has its own evidence profile in our General Knowledge section. The entourage-effect literature provides theoretical framework for why preserving terpenes alongside cannabinoids may matter pharmacologically, even though robust human clinical proof remains limited [20][29].

Evidence Standards Then and Now

Rick Simpson operated pre-legalization, pre-testing. When he began in the early 2000s, cannabis was illegal in Canada and most of the world. No regulatory framework, no standardized testing, no legal pathway for clinical research, no peer-reviewed cannabis journals. The underground was the only access point; personal experience was the primary evidence.

Simpson’s methods reflected those constraints: anecdotal evidence, unstandardized production, untested claims. This isn’t necessarily a moral failing — it’s a description of his environment.

Our General Knowledge section applies a formal evidence hierarchy: human clinical evidence first, then systematic reviews, institutional summaries, then preclinical literature [1]-[29]. Every compound-level claim is tied to specific peer-reviewed sources with evidence strength clearly labeled. We honor RSO’s historical origin while committing to modern cannabinoid science standards. Where Simpson relied on testimony, we rely on published literature.

Simpson’s Protocol vs. Modern Dosing Considerations

Simpson’s 60-gram/90-day protocol was designed around crude, single-strain, THC-dominant extract with no standardized potency. Direct comparison to modern standardized, multi-cannabinoid formulation isn’t straightforward — the products are fundamentally different.

Key differences:

• Concentration: Our sublingual formula delivers 553mg total active cannabinoids per mL across seven defined compounds. Traditional RSO potency was unknown and variable.
• Ratios: Simpson’s oil was 60-90% delta-9 THC. Our formula distributes 16,590mg total cannabinoids across CBD (4,500mg), CBG (3,000mg), delta-8 THC (6,000mg), THCa (1,500mg), delta-9 THC (90mg), CBN (750mg), and CBC (750mg).
• Terpene presence: Simpson’s oil had no terpenes. Ours includes live terpenes at 5%, which may influence absorption, effect, and tolerability.
• Delta-9 THC exposure: Simpson’s peak dosing delivered 600-900mg delta-9 THC daily. Our entire 30mL bottle contains only 90mg delta-9 THC (3mg/mL). Per-dose exposure is dramatically lower.

Future dosing guidance for OilWell products should be developed independently of Simpson’s protocol, informed by per-compound evidence in our General Knowledge section and responsible titration principles.

References for This Section

RS1. Simpson R. Phoenix Tears: The Rick Simpson Story. Simpson RamaDur LLC; 2012.

RS2. Laurette C, director. Run From The Cure: The Rick Simpson Story . 2005. Distributed via phoenixtears.ca and online platforms.

RS3. Simpson R. Instructions and dosing information published on phoenixtears.ca. Multiple dates. Accessed March 2026.

RS4. Velasco G, Sánchez C, Guzmán M. Towards the use of cannabinoids as antitumour agents. Nat Rev Cancer. 2012;12(6):436-444. PMID: 22555283.

RS5. Guzmán M, Duarte MJ, Blázquez C, et al. A pilot clinical study of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol in patients with recurrent glioblastoma multiforme. Br J Cancer. 2006;95(2):197-203. PMID: 16804518.

RS6. National Cancer Institute. Cannabis and Cannabinoids (PDQ) — Health Professional Version. NIH/NCI. Updated 2024. Available at: https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/treatment/cam/hp/cannabis-pdq

About OilWell Cannabis and Our RSO Formula

Our Origin: From McAllen to Houston, From Desperation to Innovation

OilWell Cannabis was founded by Colin Valencia in Houston, Texas. But our story begins in McAllen, Texas — right across the river from Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico. The McAllen-Reynosa area, known as the Borderplex, is one of the most economically challenged and dangerous regions along the U.S.-Mexico border. McAllen is a city of contrasts — vibrant culture and retail sector, yet deeply affected by poverty and limited opportunities outside retail and healthcare. Reynosa is an industrial hub plagued by violence and cartel activity.

Colin’s childhood in McAllen exposed him to both opportunities and brutal challenges. Early on, he learned to hustle, taking on risky work transporting items across the border for various groups. Those experiences exposed him to complexities and dangers. Many of his best friends have been killed or are imprisoned because of associated dangers. He has faced every form of violence imaginable, both in the streets and across the border. By sixteen, he had to leave home for good.

Despite these dangers, Colin didn’t fall into darker paths like selling harder substances. He focused on cannabis, seeing it as safer and more beneficial. He grew up in the traditional cannabis world long before legalization, learning the plant intimately while operating in shadows. Over time, he transitioned from risky ventures to creating a legal, legitimate business in an industry he believes in.

Colin later became a formally trained software engineer and did custom development work for Baylor College of Medicine, one of the most prestigious medical institutions in the Texas Medical Center. That combination — deep cannabis plant knowledge plus medical-grade technical precision — defines our approach today.

Bentley: The Dog Who Started Everything

Our company’s origin story begins with a dog named Bentley. Bentley was more than a pet — he was family, a companion who stood by Colin through the toughest times. When Bentley fell seriously ill, veterinarians delivered the verdict no pet owner wants: euthanasia was the only humane option. Bentley was paralyzed in his back legs. They said pain medications would destroy his internal organs, causing more suffering. The choice was painful prolonged decline or immediate mercy killing.

But giving up on Bentley wasn’t an option. Colin had already faced too much loss. In a desperate search for alternatives, he stumbled upon CBD through a question that changed everything.

A rescue worker named Jessica asked: “You’ve moved how many tons of weed and you’ve never heard of CBD?”

Colin had cannabis experience — but recreational. He’d never explored therapeutic applications. Jessica’s question exposed a blind spot that became a mission.

Determined to save Bentley, Colin learned to create CBD golden paste — a specialized cannabinoid formula for pets. It wasn’t a cure, but it was a lifeline. And that lifeline delivered something veterinary medicine said was impossible: Bentley got up. He walked over to Colin and brought him his ball. From paralyzed and facing euthanasia to fetching his ball. This wasn’t placebo effect — dogs don’t respond to placebo. This was cannabinoid medicine doing what pharmaceuticals could not.

Bentley lived another ten years, passing naturally at age twenty. During those years, Colin developed specialized cannabis formulas for every age-related condition Bentley faced:

• Neurodegeneration led him to understand CBG’s neuroprotective properties and THCa’s PPARγ agonism for brain cell protection
• Dementia led him to CBC’s role in neurogenesis
• Glaucoma led him to THC’s CB1 agonism for intraocular pressure reduction
• Crippling arthritis led to multi-pathway anti-inflammatory approaches using CBD, CBG, THCa, and beta-caryophyllene working through different receptor systems simultaneously

Single cannabinoids were not enough. Bentley’s evolving conditions required multi-cannabinoid synergy. CBD alone couldn’t address neurodegeneration, dementia, glaucoma, and arthritis simultaneously. Minor cannabinoids like CBG, CBN, and CBC became critical as Bentley aged. Precision mattered — Bentley’s life depended on formula accuracy, not guesswork.

Bentley’s journey was Colin’s entry into cannabis beyond getting high. It became a mission to create real solutions that alleviate pain and suffering, not just for pets but for people. Bentley’s story is OilWell’s foundation — driving our commitment to quality, innovation, and compassionate care.

Colin’s Personal Journey: PTSD, Benzo Addiction, and Peace Gummies

Colin also knows pharmaceutical dependence personally. He struggled with PTSD and benzodiazepine addiction. When he decided to break free from Xanax, he did it cold turkey — notoriously difficult and dangerous — using the cannabinoid knowledge he developed keeping Bentley alive.

The Peace Gummies formula that became an OilWell product was created during midnight experiments while fighting through benzo withdrawal. To ensure quick relief, we also offer Peace Gummies in vape form, which Colin personally uses to manage his insomnia and severe PTSD. This isn’t theoretical knowledge. Colin lived what RSO patients live: desperation for relief, failed pharmaceuticals, discovering cannabinoids work when pills don’t.

Over time, the therapeutic benefits Colin first discovered through Bentley became our core work. We’ve developed formulas that doctors use for Crohn’s disease, IBS, ulcerative colitis, PTSD, benzo addiction, and insomnia. Our focus has always been making cannabis accessible and effective for everyone, including vegans, diabetics, and those with specific health needs.

ABC13 Houston: Seven Features, Five Reporters, Four Years

Between September 2019 and April 2023, ABC13 KTRK Houston — Houston’s number-one news source — featured Colin and OilWell Cannabis in seven comprehensive news segments spanning Texas marijuana law, Delta-8 legal analysis, COVID-19 community health leadership, criminal justice reform, and cannabis business pioneering. Colin was repeatedly selected as the primary industry expert for cannabis policy and product coverage in America’s fourth-largest city.

Our first ABC13 feature in September 2019 captured our philosophy: “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 to give it a fair shot as to whether it’s right or wrong for them.”

Today, OilWell Cannabis operates from Montrose, Houston, Texas (810 Richmond Avenue, Houston, TX 77006). We’ve been operating since 2019, generate approximately one million dollars in annual revenue, maintain a near-5.0 Google rating, and are Texas DSHS licensed. Our products aren’t mass-produced — they’re carefully crafted with personal touch, from packaging artwork to formulation. All artwork, formulations, and packaging are created in-house in Houston, using only our own recipes and ideas. Colin brings Houston grit, McAllen roots, and a builder’s mindset, but our posture stays simple: make products with intent, answer directly, and never pretend cannabis is right for everyone.

Our RSO Philosophy: Four Core Principles

Our RSO is not traditional Rick Simpson Oil. It’s a formulated, multi-cannabinoid product informed by RSO tradition but departing deliberately:

1. Accessibility over gatekeeping. No medical card required. Anyone age 21+ can purchase. We ship nationwide across the U.S. and internationally to customers who verify local legality. Simpson believed medicine should be accessible to everyone; we built a product and distribution model that makes that accessible legally — including for Congo (DRC) residents who may lack local dispensary access.

2. Patient-controlled potency. THCa is sold in its acidic, non-psychoactive form. You decide whether to use it raw for non-psychoactive benefits or decarboxylate it into delta-9 THC for full psychoactive potency. Simpson believed patients should control their medicine; we engineered a product that puts that control in your hands through chemistry.

3. Open-source formulas. We publish our complete formulas publicly — every cannabinoid, every milligram, every percentage — so anyone who cannot afford our products can source ingredients and make their own version. Simpson gave his oil away for free and taught people to make it; we adapted that ethos for the modern marketplace by selling professional products and publishing the recipe. For Congo (DRC) residents facing economic hardship, this means you’re not shut out if you can’t afford $129.99 — you have the recipe.

4. Evidence-informed, not evidence-overstating. Our General Knowledge section represents our commitment to honest education about what science actually says. Simpson operated without peer-reviewed literature; we have that access and use it to distinguish well-supported claims from emerging ones and from overstated marketing.

Farm Bill Compliance and the THCa Legal Framework

The 2018 Farm Bill legalized hemp and hemp-derived products containing less than 0.3% delta-9 THC by dry weight at the federal level in the United States. This is the foundation of our RSO product design.

Our RSO Sublingual Oil contains only 90 milligrams of delta-9 THC in the entire 30 mL bottle — 3 milligrams per milliliter — well under the 0.3% threshold. All cannabinoids are hemp-derived. The product is legal under federal law and in most states.

For Congo (DRC) customers: You must verify your local laws regarding hemp-derived products. We ship with full documentation, Certificates of Analysis, and receipts. International customers accept all customs and legal responsibility. Contact us at (832) 416-2816 or [email protected] to discuss shipping to Congo (DRC).

THCa is the acidic, non-psychoactive precursor to delta-9 THC. It is not itself delta-9 THC, making it Farm Bill compliant at point of sale.

The practical significance is substantial: you can decarboxylate THCa into delta-9 THC at home by heating oil at 260°F (125°C) for 45-60 minutes in an oven-safe glass container. This converts 1,500 milligrams of THCa into approximately 1,315 milligrams of delta-9 THC. Combined with the existing 90 milligrams of delta-9 THC, this produces approximately 1,405 milligrams of total delta-9 THC — giving the product psychoactive potency comparable to traditional illegal RSO, entirely at your discretion after purchase.

This means the same product can function as non-psychoactive anti-inflammatory (used raw) or full-potency psychoactive cannabinoid product (after home decarboxylation). You control the decision. The product is legal everywhere all component cannabinoids are legal, enabling international shipping to jurisdictions where hemp-derived products with less than 0.3% delta-9 THC are permitted.

Important legal notice: THCa converts to delta-9 THC when heated. Customers are responsible for understanding and complying with local laws. We ship with full documentation; international customers accept all customs and legal responsibility.

Open-Source Formulas: Why We Publish Everything

We publish our complete RSO formulas publicly — every cannabinoid, every milligram, every percentage — in documents including this one. Our RSO Sublingual Oil formula and RSO Vape Cartridge formula are detailed fully later in this guide.

If you cannot afford our products — $129.99 for sublingual oil, $49.99 for vape cartridge — you can see exactly what the formula contains, source individual cannabinoid distillates and isolates, and make your own version. The formulas in this document are the open-source recipes.

This echoes Rick Simpson’s original ethos. He gave oil away free and taught people to make it. He never patented his method or charged patients. We adapted that ethos: we sell professionally manufactured, lab-tested, standardized products for those who want them, and we publish the complete recipe for those who want to make their own.

That philosophy didn’t start with RSO — it started with Bentley. On our About Us page, we published the actual CBD golden paste recipe that saved Bentley’s life, so any pet owner facing similar crisis could make it:

CBD Golden Paste Recipe for Pets — The Original Open-Source Formula

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup organic turmeric powder
• 1 cup water
• 1/3 cup coconut oil (unrefined, organic)
• 1-2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper (important for absorption)
• CBD oil (dosage depends on pet size and needs; consult veterinarian)

Instructions:

1. Mix turmeric and water. In saucepan, combine turmeric powder and water, stirring over low heat until thick paste forms (7-10 minutes). Add more water if too thick.
2. Add coconut oil and pepper. Once thick paste forms, add coconut oil and freshly ground black pepper. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients mixed.
3. Cool and store. Allow paste to cool, then transfer to jar with lid. Store in refrigerator up to two weeks.
4. Dosage. Add small amount of CBD oil to paste before giving to pet, adjusting dosage based on weight and health needs. Start low and gradually increase as needed.

Serving suggestion: Mix small amount of golden paste with pet’s food once or twice daily. Monitor pet for changes and consult veterinarian if concerns arise. Always consult veterinarian before starting any new supplement regimen.

This recipe — published free, years before RSO formulas were open-sourced — demonstrates consistent behavior. Colin gave away the formula that saved Bentley before giving away the formula for people. The open-source ethos is not marketing; it’s foundational company behavior.

The Decarboxylation Choice: Patient-Controlled Potency

Traditional RSO was always fully decarboxylated. Heat converted all THCa to delta-9 THC, leaving no choice about psychoactivity.

Our sublingual formula contains 1,500 milligrams of THCa in its acidic, non-psychoactive form, creating three distinct usage options:

Option 1 — Raw, no heat. All 1,500 milligrams stays as THCa — completely non-psychoactive. The THCa evidence profile describes potential anti-inflammatory activity via COX-2 inhibition and neuroprotective potential via PPARγ agonism [12]. This option is compatible with work, driving, and daytime use with zero psychoactive impairment — crucial for Congo (DRC) customers who need functional relief.

Option 2 — Fully activated, home decarboxylation. Heat oil at 260°F (125°C) for 45-60 minutes in oven-safe glass container. This converts 1,500 milligrams THCa to approximately 1,315 milligrams delta-9 THC. Combined with existing 90 milligrams delta-9 THC, yields approximately 1,405 milligrams total delta-9 THC. Combined with 6,000 milligrams delta-8 THC, activated product achieves psychoactive potency comparable to traditional illegal RSO — 100% legally, because decarboxylation occurs at your discretion after purchase. You may also transfer controlled portion from original bottle to second oven-safe container, decarboxylating only what you intend to use while preserving remainder in raw THCa form.

Option 3 — Vape, auto-decarboxylation. Our RSO Vape Cartridge vaporizes at 400-450°F, instantly converting THCa to delta-9 THC with each inhalation. Every puff delivers freshly decarboxylated cannabinoids. This is fastest-onset RSO delivery method available.

Conversion chemistry: THCa molecular weight is 358.47 g/mol. Conversion ratio is approximately 1 milligram THCa = 0.877 milligrams delta-9 THC after decarboxylation, reflecting loss of CO₂ molecule during reaction.

This design puts potency decision entirely in your hands — aligning with Rick Simpson’s principle that patients should control their medicine, but implementing that principle through actual product chemistry rather than one-size-fits-all approach.

Solvent-Free Production

Our RSO is not traditional extraction product. It’s formulated blend of individual cannabinoid distillates and isolates combined at specific ratios in controlled production environment. No naphtha. No isopropyl alcohol. No butane. No extraction solvents in finished product.

This eliminates residual solvent risk — one of the most significant safety concerns with traditional RSO production.

We use organic MCT oil (medium-chain triglycerides) as carrier base. MCT oil is food-grade lipid carrier that facilitates cannabinoid absorption through sublingual tissue and provides neutral taste profile — significant improvement over tar-like consistency and solvent-residual odor of traditional RSO.

Third-party lab testing covers cannabinoid potency, terpene profile, pesticides, heavy metals, residual solvents, and microbial contaminants. Certificates of Analysis (COAs) available on request and through our website.

Our Broader Product Portfolio

Beyond RSO, we produce range of cannabinoid products, each developed from formulation knowledge Colin built over Bentley’s ten-year journey and his own PTSD/benzo withdrawal experience:

Asshole Peach — Our most popular product. Carefully formulated experience providing euphoric, long-lasting sensation. Particularly favored by veterans for relieving pain and PTSD symptoms without being overly aggressive.

Peace Gummies — Developed directly from Colin’s own PTSD and benzodiazepine addiction experience. Helped him quit Xanax cold turkey. Also available in vape form for quick relief — Colin personally uses vape to manage his insomnia and severe PTSD.

Custom creations — We offer custom-made products tailored to specific customer needs. Whether specific cannabinoid ratios, particular delivery formats, or formulations for unique health circumstances, we design targeted products on request. This includes formulations for vegans, diabetics, and those with specific dietary or health needs — relevant for Congo (DRC) customers with dietary restrictions.

Two Product Formats

We offer RSO formula in two delivery formats, each designed for different use cases and pharmacokinetic profiles.

RSO Sublingual Oil — $129.99

• 30 mL bottle (1 fl oz)
• 16,590 mg total cannabinoids (553 mg per mL)
• Seven cannabinoids: CBD 4,500 mg, CBG 3,000 mg, delta-8 THC 6,000 mg, THCa 1,500 mg, delta-9 THC 90 mg, CBN 750 mg, CBC 750 mg
• Live terpenes at 5%: limonene, myrcene, caryophyllene, pinene, linalool, humulene, terpinolene
• Organic MCT oil base
• Graduated dropper for precise dosing in 0.1 mL increments
• Onset: 15-45 minutes (sublingual absorption)
• Peak effects: 1-2 hours
• Duration: 4-6 hours
• Bioavailability: 13-19% (partially bypasses first-pass liver metabolism)
• Approximately 40-60 doses per bottle depending on serving size

RSO Vape Cartridge — $49.99

• 1-gram cartridge
• 900 mg+ total cannabinoids
• Same six-cannabinoid ratio as sublingual formula
• Live terpenes at 5%+
• 510-thread universal battery compatibility
• Onset: 1-2 minutes (fastest cannabinoid delivery)
• Peak effects: 10-15 minutes
• Duration: 2-4 hours
• Bioavailability: 10-35% (variable based on inhalation technique)
• Automatic THCa decarboxylation at vaping temperature (400-450°F)

Complete RSO Guide — Our full product guide with science, competitive analysis, protocols, and ordering information.

When to Use Each Format

Use case	Recommended format	Rationale
Fast relief (acute pain, nausea, panic)	Vape	1-2 minute onset
Sustained relief (chronic pain, sleep)	Sublingual	4-6 hour duration
Maximum bioavailability	Sublingual	13-19% absorption
Portability/discretion	Vape	Compact, no measuring
Precise dosing control	Sublingual	Graduated dropper (0.1 mL increments)
Daytime non-psychoactive use	Sublingual (raw, no heat)	THCa stays inactive, zero impairment
Nighttime psychoactive use	Sublingual (decarbed) or Vape	Activated THCa + delta-8 THC

Competitive Comparison: OilWell RSO vs. Alternatives

OilWell RSO vs. Texas TCUP Dispensary RSO

Dimension	TCUP Dispensary RSO	OilWell RSO
Cannabinoid profile	THC-only (~420 mg THC per 0.5g syringe)	7 cannabinoids: CBD, CBG, delta-8 THC, THCa, delta-9 THC, CBN, CBC
CBG content	0 mg	3,000 mg
CBN content	0 mg	750 mg
CBC content	0 mg	750 mg
Patient-controlled potency	No — always fully psychoactive	Yes — THCa non-psychoactive until you heat it
Access requirements	TCUP medical card with qualifying condition	Age 21+ only, no medical card required
Delivery	Must travel to physical dispensary	Same-day delivery Houston, nationwide/international shipping to Congo (DRC)
Farm Bill compliant	No — state medical cannabis program	Yes — less than 0.3% delta-9 THC

OilWell RSO vs. Hemp CBD RSO (e.g., Lazarus Naturals)

Dimension	Lazarus Naturals RSO (10 mL, 1,000 mg)	OilWell RSO (30 mL, 16,590 mg)
Total cannabinoids	1,000 mg	16,590 mg
CBD content	~950 mg	4,500 mg
CBG content	15.5 mg	3,000 mg
CBN content	0.7 mg	750 mg
Delta-8 THC	0 mg	6,000 mg
THCa (convertible to delta-9)	Minimal	1,500 mg (~1,315 mg delta-9 THC when decarbed)
Psychoactive option	No meaningful effect	Yes — via THCa decarboxylation and delta-8 THC
Approximate price	$40-50	$129.99

OilWell RSO vs. Traditional Illegal RSO — See the Traditional RSO vs. Modern Formulated RSO table in our Rick Simpson section above for the complete eleven-dimension comparison.

Condition-Specific Usage Context

Important disclaimer: The following contexts are informed by cannabinoid research cited in our General Knowledge section and our formulation rationale. They are not medical prescriptions, not FDA-approved treatment protocols, and not substitutes for professional medical care. These products have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Always consult qualified healthcare provider before using cannabinoid products, especially if you have medical condition, are taking medications, are pregnant or nursing, or have health concerns. Do not operate vehicles or machinery while under influence of psychoactive cannabinoids.

For Congo (DRC) customers: We recognize that accessing healthcare providers may be challenging in some regions. If you have access to a local clinic, pharmacy, or traditional healer who understands cannabinoids, consult them. If not, use this information as educational foundation while taking full responsibility for your choices. Start with lowest possible doses and proceed cautiously.

Chemotherapy-related nausea and appetite support

• Pre-chemo: 0.5-1.0 mL sublingual approximately 1 hour before treatment
• Acute breakthrough nausea: 2-3 vape puffs for immediate relief (1-2 minute onset)
• Post-chemo: 0.5 mL sublingual every 6 hours as needed
• Sleep support during treatment: 1.0-2.0 mL sublingual before bed (delivers 25-50 mg CBN)
• Evidence context: delta-8 THC antiemetic evidence [9], delta-9 THC nausea evidence [1][13], CBD anxiolytic buffering [3]

Chronic pain (fibromyalgia, arthritis, neuropathy)

• Daytime: 0.3-0.5 mL raw sublingual — anti-inflammatory cannabinoid exposure without psychoactive impairment
• Nighttime: 0.5-1.0 mL decarboxylated sublingual — combines pain relief with CBN sleep support
• Breakthrough pain: Vape as needed for rapid onset
• Evidence context: CBD pain evidence [4], delta-9 THC pain evidence [13], beta-caryophyllene CB2 agonism [24], THCa COX-2 inhibition [12]

Sleep support

• Before bed: 1.0-2.0 mL sublingual
• At 2.0 mL, delivers 50 mg CBN — dosage level investigated in 2024 sleep literature
• At 1.0 mL, delivers 25 mg CBN — above 20 mg threshold associated with reduced sleep disturbance
• Evidence context: CBN sleep evidence [16][17], cannabis and sleep review literature

Anxiety and stress

• Daytime functional relief: 0.3 mL raw sublingual — CBD and CBG address anxiety without impairment
• Nighttime: 1.0 mL sublingual — full cannabinoid profile including CBN for sleep architecture
• Evidence context: CBD anxiety evidence [3], CBG pharmacology [7][8], limonene entourage evidence [20]

General titration principle: Start low, go slow. Begin with 0.25-0.5 mL sublingual and assess effects over 2-3 hours before increasing. Individual responses vary based on body weight, metabolism, tolerance, concurrent medications, and other factors.

Delivery and Global Accessibility: Serving Congo (DRC)

We operate the only same-day RSO delivery system in Houston. Beyond Houston, we ship nationwide and internationally — including to Congo (DRC).

Houston same-day delivery (for context on our operations):

• Texas Medical Center: FREE delivery (2-4 hours)
• Inner Loop (610): $5 (2-4 hours)
• Within Beltway 8: $10 (3-5 hours)
• Greater Houston suburbs: $15 (4-6 hours)
• Extended region (60 miles): $20-25 (same-day if ordered before 2 PM)

Free delivery to Texas Medical Center — world’s largest medical complex with 10+ million patient visits annually — reflects our commitment to accessibility for patients who need it most.

International shipping to Congo (DRC):
We ship internationally and have delivered to multiple countries across continents. The THCa legal framework makes this possible: because product contains less than 0.3% delta-9 THC at point of sale, it meets hemp product definition under 2018 Farm Bill and is shippable to jurisdictions with compatible hemp laws.

For Congo (DRC) customers:

• All international packages include full documentation, Certificates of Analysis (COAs), and receipts for customs purposes
• Minimum flat-fee shipping applies; excessive international shipping costs are billed to customer
• Customer is responsible for verifying legality in Congo (DRC) and accepts all customs and legal risk
• Contact us: (832) 416-2816 or [email protected] to discuss shipping options, customs requirements, and delivery timelines to your location in Congo (DRC)

The significance of international access cannot be overstated. Rick Simpson could not ship his oil anywhere — it was Schedule I, illegal to produce, possess, or transport. A cancer patient in Kinshasa, a chronic pain patient in Lubumbashi, or a veteran in Goma can now potentially access the same clinical-strength multi-cannabinoid RSO formula that a Houston resident receives via same-day delivery. We built a product that can move across borders legally — completing a piece of Rick Simpson’s vision that prohibition made impossible during his lifetime.

Our PANDEM1C SEO technology — proprietary system with 14 million distinct geopolitical locations in database and over 300 AI models — drives organic search visibility across six continents, making our products discoverable to international patients searching for RSO in their own language.

How Our Formulas Connect to the Evidence

Every cannabinoid in our formula — CBD, CBG, delta-8 THC, THCa, delta-9 THC, CBN, and CBC — has its own evidence profile in our General Knowledge section. Every terpene — limonene, myrcene, caryophyllene, pinene, linalool, humulene, terpinolene — is covered with preclinical and review-level evidence.

The formulas published in this guide are anchored to per-compound evidence summaries that explain what is well-supported by human clinical data, what is emerging from review and preclinical literature, and what is overstated relative to current evidence. Where our RSO guide page makes specific research claims about individual cannabinoids or terpenes, this document provides source evaluation context — the same peer-reviewed citations, the same evidence-tier assessments, the same cautious interpretation framework.

Our General Knowledge section’s evidence hierarchy, overstatement warnings, and safety notes apply equally to our own products. This document does not exempt us from the same evidence standards applied to the broader cannabinoid field. That is intentional.

Our position — as stated by Colin Valencia in 2019 — is that people deserve the best possible version of information so they can give it a fair shot and decide for themselves whether it is right or wrong for them. This document is the research foundation for that position.

OilWell Cannabis is more than a brand — it is a promise to our customers that we will always strive to deliver the best, most thoughtful cannabis products available. We are not here to follow trends. We are here to set them. And as we continue to grow, our focus remains on maintaining the same level of integrity, creativity, and commitment that has defined us from the day Bentley got up, walked across the room, and brought his ball to play.

Media Recognition and Community Impact

Colin Valencia: Houston’s Go-To Cannabis Authority

Between September 2019 and April 2023, ABC13 Houston (KTRK) — ABC affiliate serving America’s fourth-largest city — featured Colin Valencia and OilWell Cannabis in seven distinct news segments spanning business, law, medicine, community health, and politics. Five different reporters sought Colin out across those years: Tom Abrahams, Steve Campion, Shelley Childers, Nick Natario, and KTRK staff writers. No other Houston cannabis operator appears with that frequency or breadth of subject matter.

The features document a consistent pattern: when ABC13 needed to explain new cannabis products, it called Colin. When state agency reversed Delta-8 legality overnight, it called Colin. When a sitting president announced marijuana pardons and the station needed someone who had personally lived with cannabis conviction to provide context, it called Colin. When the station wanted to tell the story of a growing industry on 4/20, it was Colin’s hemp field and voice that anchored the report.

What follows is complete, chronological record of each feature — every quote preserved exactly as published, every contextual detail documented, every connection to broader OilWell story and mission noted, and full article content from each ABC13 report preserved for reference.

Feature: Texas CBD businesses booming as industry continues to evolve — September 15, 2019

Source: ABC13 Houston (KTRK)
Headline: “Texas CBD businesses booming as industry continues to evolve”
Reporter: Tom Abrahams
Published: Sunday, September 15, 2019
Tags: Health & Fitness, Houston, Marijuana, U.S. & World, Texas News, Business
YouTube Clip: OilWell CBD Oil Houston ABC News KTRK Interview Clipped (54 seconds)

This is earliest documented ABC13 feature on OilWell — origin point of foundational philosophy driving everything in this document.

Full Article Content

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — You can spot the signs in almost any neighborhood. CBD has turned into a booming business over the past few months, with entrepreneurs pitching the product for every member of the family, even the pets.

Amanda Field owns Republic Aerial Yoga on Houston Avenue in downtown. Her clients visit her studio for their health, to educate themselves, and to lessen their aches and pains.

“I’ve had people tell me that they’ve come to two classes and their back pain is gone.”
— Amanda Field, Republic Aerial Yoga owner

But for Field, it’s not just about yoga. Many of her clients combine the exercise with cannabidiol, a hemp-based product better known as CBD.

“It partners so well with yoga.”
— Amanda Field

Krystal Burns is one of those clients. She said she injured her back in an accident and had surgery. She said she was in constant pain and said doctors wanted to prescribe her opioids. Burns refused, and after learning about CBD from Field, she says she’s now a believer.

“I wouldn’t be able to function without it. It easily relaxes my muscles, it helps me sleep. I don’t have to worry about addiction.”
— Krystal Burns, CBD user and yoga client

Jim Bagley is another believer. He owns Linear Salon in the Heights. He says he and his wife use CBD and sell it in their shop.

“I was having trouble sleeping, restless in the mid-morning probably. I truly feel that there is benefits to it. I hope it’s not a trend. I think that the benefits I’ve received personally, hopefully I’ll be able to get my clients to enjoy the same benefits I’ve received.”
— Jim Bagley, Linear Salon owner

CBD use was in a legal, gray area in Texas until House Bill 1325, which Gov. Greg Abbott signed into law in June. The bill changed the legal definition of marijuana and hemp production in Texas. As a result, CBD as a business is booming. The product, however, cannot have .3 percent of THC, the chemical that makes you high.

That past summer, four local district attorneys announced they would not file criminal cases involving marijuana or cannabis unless testing proved the THC concentration was higher than .3 percent.

Dorral Marsenburg sells his Booman cannabis in a smokable form and says the industry is in its infancy in Texas.

“In a typical week, I’ll go through a half a pound selling grams. I say two years from now, it’ll be a multi-billion dollar operation. I honestly believe that because it’s 100 percent legal, and besides the THC, it’s healthy for you also.”
— Dorral Marsenburg, Booman cannabis

Colin Valencia, who runs OilWell CBD, a local wholesaler, says it’s an evolving industry.

“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 to give it a fair shot as to whether it’s right or wrong for them.”
— Colin Valencia, OilWell CBD

The FDA is still examining the actual health benefits and ways to regulate the content of cannabis products. In May, it held its first ever CBD hearings and states it is committed to sound, science-based policy.

Related: New hemp law means no criminal charges for some pot possession cases, Harris County DA says | CBD Oil: What you need to know

Video Description: “CBD TAKEOVER: The industry continues to grow with entrepreneurs pitching the product for every member of the family, including pets!”

Analysis

That Colin quote from 2019 — years before our formulas were published — is seed of everything we would become. The open-source formula publication, evidence-based documentation, refusal to make unsupported claims: all trace back to this principle. Video segment description noting CBD pitched “for every member of the family, including pets” is early indicator of broad-spectrum consumer education approach Colin would continue building. Clipped version of Colin’s interview from this broadcast was separately uploaded to YouTube as standalone demonstration of our media presence on major network affiliate.

Feature: Entrepreneur creates direct-to-consumer business ahead of marijuana decriminalization efforts — March 22, 2021

Source: ABC13 Houston (KTRK)
Headline: “Entrepreneur creates direct-to-consumer business ahead of marijuana decriminalization efforts”
Reporter: Tom Abrahams
Published: Monday, March 22, 2021
Tags: Texas, Marijuana, Laws, Senate, Cannabis Watch

Full Article Content

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — The proof is evident that decriminalizing cannabis doesn’t increase crime rates, according to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer. It’s a basis as to why there is a renewed push to decriminalize cannabis at the national level.

One entrepreneur is already coming up with a unique way to get cannabis directly to the customer.

It’s not a taco truck. In fact, Jonathan Pina’s concept for High Maintenance Edibles is not like any other mobile vendor you’ve likely seen.

“We partner with private companies, bars restaurants, parking lot owners and we show up at places around Houston and provide our products.”
— Jonathan Pina, High Maintenance Edibles

His concept got a lift from Oil Well. A company that specializes in hemp based products legal in Texas and run by owner Colin Valencia. He said the tide is turning and more and more people accept legitimate uses for cannabis based products. The stigma is slowly disappearing.

“People think that everyone just wants to get high and it’s about giggling and things like that, and there’s nothing wrong with that. But that’s a different version of therapy, and people are looking for things to help them with real pain. Pain comes in a lot of different forms.”
— OilWell CBD’s Colin Valencia

It’s getting a step closer to both decriminalization and legalization. While Texas may be far from legal recreational use, Congress may make its own move.

This week, Schumer and Senators Corey Booker of New Jersey and Ron Wyden of Oregon announced forthcoming legislation on Capitol Hill.

“When states decriminalized or legalized, all the horrible stories that people said crime rates would go up, people’s drug use would go up, never materialized.”
— Senator Chuck Schumer

The three of them cited the failed war on drugs, that veterans and people of color are disproportionately punished for use with excessive fines or jail time. There are already 15 states that have passed ballot measures or have laws allowing recreational use.

“If people want to use it and it doesn’t do harm, just like Oregon showed, let them do it.”
— Senator Chuck Schumer

For those in the business and on its forefront in Texas, entrepreneurs like Pina believe it’s long overdue. But in Austin, they are not there yet. Despite loosening restrictions and a spate of bills this session, full legalization is not as likely as it might be in Washington.

Related: Texas lawmakers hope to expand medical marijuana programs this legislative session | Texas’ medical marijuana program is one of the most restrictive in the country

Video Description: Decriminalizing cannabis doesn’t increase crime rates, according to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer. He said there’s a renewed push to decriminalize marijuana at the national level, but how will this impact Texas?

Analysis

Tom Abrahams returned to us for this feature, establishing Colin’s role not just as business operator but as ecosystem builder who helped other entrepreneurs like Jonathan Pina enter legal cannabis space. Colin’s therapy quote — “pain comes in a lot of different forms” — went deeper than any prior interview into therapeutic dimension. National decriminalization context (Schumer, Booker, Wyden) positioned us at intersection of Texas innovation and federal momentum.

Feature: What is Delta 8 THC and why is it considered legal weed in Texas — May 24, 2021

Source: ABC13 Houston (KTRK)
Headline: “What is Delta 8 THC and why is it considered ‘legal weed’ in Texas?”
Reporter: Steve Campion
Published: Monday, May 24, 2021
Tags: Society, Texas, Marijuana, Texas News, Smoking, Doctors, Illegal Drugs, Drugs

Full Article Content

A lush green plant is creating buzz in Texas as the cannabis industry is booming, despite federal and state law banning marijuana.

The 2018 Farm Bill legalized hemp plants, which contain extremely low concentrations of the psychoactive compound Delta 9 THC. That’s the THC typically found in pot which gives users a high. Entrepreneurs are now extracting any compound they want from the hemp plants and have narrowed in on Delta 8 THC. They’re making products including edibles, tinctures, and smokables with it. Delta 8 THC isn’t as strong as Delta 9 THC.

You’ll likely spot the Delta 8 products in stores around the Greater Houston like at HydroShack Hydroponics on West 20th Street in The Heights which sells Oilwell Cannabis products.

“Demand is like this,” . “People are grateful that we’re here and selling it. Very grateful. That’s the feeling I get.”
— Chris Powers, owner of HydroShack Hydroponics

Colin Valencia with Oilwell said the products offer therapeutic benefits at affordable prices. Valencia remained unabashed by his enthusiasm for them. He offered a pretty blunt explanation about how some might use Delta 8.

Steve Campion (ABC13): “Why would someone want to smoke that?”

Colin Valencia: “I don’t give a sh** if it’s wrong to say you’ll get high off it. Maybe you want to get high.”

“Delta 8 hasn’t been looked at, so we just don’t know. We’re gathering data now, so the more people who use, the more information we’ll have. You probably don’t want to be a guinea pig just yet. We know Delta 9 THC is habit forming. Delta 8 THC is likely to have that property as well. If you’re using it, you may find it’s harder to stop than you thought.”
— Dr. Michael Weaver, UTHealth/UT Physicians addictions specialist

ABC13 then asked him if he would advise anyone to take it.

“I think there is not enough information to say it’s good to try. The safest thing I can say is we don’t know enough about it to make a recommendation. Don’t try it until we know more.”
— Dr. Michael Weaver

Experts said using Delta 8 THC will likely lead to failed drug tests for employees.

Heather Fazio with Texans for Responsible Marijuana Policy told ABC13 some lawmakers already want to ban Delta 8 products in the state. She said the conversation should be on regulation, not prohibition.

“We’re seeing the market become innovative. Entrepreneurs getting creative with the ways they can abide by the law and still provide their customers with the product they would like. What we’re looking at here is simply the result of supply and demand. We know there is a demand for cannabis products in the state of Texas. Unfortunately, our state continues to deprive legitimate business owners of the opportunity to sell these products in a regulated way, products that are tested that are labeled appropriately.”
— Heather Fazio, Texans for Responsible Marijuana Policy

DEA Statement:

Delta 8 THC was added to the controlled substances list in August 2020 on an interim basis while pending final disposition. As DEA is currently undergoing the rulemaking process regarding the implementation of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 – which includes the scope of regulatory controls over marijuana, tetrahydrocannabinols, and other marijuana-related constituents – we would be unable to comment on an any impact in legality of tetrahydrocannabinols, Delta 8 included, until the process is complete. We are in the process of reviewing thousands of comments and do not speculate on what could happen as a result.

Related: Texas’ medical cannabis program could expand under bill OK’d by House

Video Description: This lush green plant is creating buzz in Texas. ABC13 reporter Steve Campion investigated what it is, its effects on the body and whether or not it is legal in Texas.

Analysis

This investigative feature by Steve Campion became one of the most widely referenced ABC13 cannabis segments. Exchange between Campion and Colin — “Maybe you want to get high” — became one of Colin’s most iconic media moments: radical honesty on mainstream television with expletive preserved by network. Piece balanced Colin’s unapologetic stance with Dr. Weaver’s medical caution and Heather Fazio’s regulatory advocacy. Full DEA statement documented federal ambiguity that allowed market to exist. This article was cross-referenced by ABC13 in multiple subsequent features and served as foundational explainer that later Delta-8 coverage built upon.

Feature: Houston CBD shop giving away free products to those who get COVID vaccine — August 20, 2021

Source: ABC13 Houston (KTRK)
Headline: “Houston CBD shop giving away free products to those who get COVID vaccine”
Reporter: KTRK Staff
Published: Friday, August 20, 2021
Tags: Health & Fitness, Houston, COVID 19 Vaccine, Marijuana, Cannabis Watch, Vaccines, Coronavirus Pandemic, COVID 19 Pandemic, Pandemic, Texas News, Health Care

Full Article Content

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A Houston CBD shop is offering a unique incentive to get people vaccinated.

According to an Instagram post published on Wednesday, OilWell CBD, which specializes in hemp-derived CBD and THC products, said it wants to give away 1,000 pieces of product to those who get vaccinated after Aug. 18.

The company is offering to give away 1,000 special edition caviar pre-rolls, which according to its website, is a THC-infused product coated with oils and hash kief, a more refined form of cannabis. OilWell sells these items for $34.99, according to its website.

The company said you must provide proof of vaccination along with a photo ID.

The giveaway will take place starting Monday at noon at HydroShack Hydroponics on West 20th Street in The Heights, which sells OilWell products.

“We just want Houston to be as healthy as possible. We’re not doctors. We’re not experts on this . We don’t have any political agenda. Come and participate if it’s right and safe for you and your loved ones!”
— OilWell Instagram post

The company later posted another Instagram post saying it’s been in contact with the city of Houston to help more people get vaccinated.

“[We’re] trying to get the city behind me to help as many people as we can. I really want to help things.”
— OilWell follow-up Instagram post

The 2018 Farm Bill legalized hemp plants, which contain extremely low concentrations of the psychoactive compound Delta-9 THC. That’s the THC typically found in marijuana that gives users a high. Entrepreneurs are now extracting any compound they want from the hemp plants and have narrowed in on Delta-8 THC. Companies like OilWell are now making products such as edibles, tinctures, and smokables.

Note: The video above is from an ABC13 report published on May 24 in which we spoke with OilWell CBD about Delta-8 THC products and why it’s considered “legal weed” in Texas.

Video Description: This lush green plant is creating buzz in Texas. ABC13 reporter Steve Campion investigated what it is, its effects on the body and whether or not it is legal in Texas.

Analysis

This feature documented our most significant community health initiative — approximately $35,000 in product (1,000 caviar pre-rolls at $34.99 each) donated to encourage COVID-19 vaccination. Pre-rolls were collaboration product: The Game x OilWell Cannabis Delta 8 Caviar Comet Rock Pre-Rolls. Giveaway hosted at same HydroShack Hydroponics retail partner featured in Delta-8 segment months earlier. Our coordination with city of Houston to amplify vaccination effort demonstrated that our community orientation was not hypothetical — when public health crisis required action, we committed real product and real coordination with city government, with no political strings attached.

Feature: Texas ban over once legal hemp product Delta 8 raises questions over legality — October 19, 2021

Source: ABC13 Houston (KTRK)
Headline: “Texas’ ban over once legal hemp product, Delta 8, raises questions over legality”
Reporter: Shelley Childers
Published: Tuesday, October 19, 2021
Tags: Politics, Houston, Marijuana, Texas News, Texas Politics, Illegal Drugs

Full Article Content

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Inside the Oil Well dispensary in southwest Houston, owner Colin Valencia said he has removed all of his Delta 8 products.

“It’s going to be a surprise to a lot of people.”
— Colin Valencia

It’s a surprise because when ABC13 met Valencia earlier this year, Delta 8 products were his best sellers.

“It was a prime seller and a prime interest of customers, and they really enjoyed the benefits of it.”
— Colin Valencia

Delta 8 is a cannabinoid sold as edibles, tinctures, pills, topical ointment, you can smoke it and vape it. Most CBD dispensaries and vape stores sell it.

“We’ve heard of vets with PTSD who use these products for things like anxiety, dealing with stress and emotions. There’s also people who use these products for sleep regulation. Our association recently, during the state session, actually estimated that the Delta 8 market is around about $50 million in Texas.”
— Zachary Maxwell, Texas Hemp Growers

Delta 8 is derived from hemp cannabis. It took off after the 2018 Farm Bill legalized hemp production federally. It is a THC product and, up until last week, it was never explicitly listed on the state’s controlled substance list.

“A lot of the industry has been operating under the assumption that Delta 8 is legal or that it exists inside of this gray area, and unfortunately, as we are learning, this is not the case. These products have in fact been illegal since the beginning of this year.”
— Zachary Maxwell

On Oct. 15 the Texas Department of State Health Services posted an update on their Consumable Hemp Program page saying in part, “All other forms of THC, including Delta 8 in any concentration and Delta 9 exceeding 0.3%, are considered Schedule I controlled substances.”

“And if you’re caught with as much as a Delta 8 vape cartridge or even a package of gummies, you could be looking at a felony offense punishable up to two years in prison and a fine up as much as $10,000.”
— Zachary Maxwell

He says the state made no other formal notification to the more than 2,000 licensed CBD operators including Valencia, who has been trying to spread the word himself.

“So those people are now, because they didn’t know, shipping Schedule 1 narcotics, and people are receiving it.”
— Colin Valencia

ABC13 reached out to Texas DPS to find out if and how the state will enforce this-known ban. They were still awaiting a response.

ABC13 spoke with the Texas DSHS to ask about the updated verbiage on Delta 8. A spokesperson says Delta 8 has always been illegal because it is a THC cannabinoid. She could not speak to how the Delta 8 market was allowed to publicly blossom and thrive while being considered illegal. She told ABC13 that the hemp industry asked DSHS for clarification on its legality which prompted the announcement last Friday.

While both men worry for the small businesses who rely on Delta 8 products for the majority of sales, they remain optimistic about the future of cannabis in Texas.

“It’s disappointing, but I’m not going to lose my customers and business are going to want our expertise on how to continue thriving in the industry.”
— Colin Valencia

Video Description: A cannabis businessman says Texas’ recent move on making hemp products illegal is “dangerous.”

Analysis

This feature captures defining moment in our story. Just two months after COVID vaccine giveaway, legal landscape shifted dramatically overnight. Shelley Childers went directly to our dispensary and found Colin had already removed all Delta-8 products from shelves — proactively, before enforcement began, and before most of industry even knew change had happened. Colin had been trying to spread word himself to other operators who were unknowingly shipping what had overnight become Schedule I narcotics. Zachary Maxwell’s context — veterans with PTSD, $50 million Texas market, felony penalties for single vape cartridge — made stakes viscerally clear. Texas DSHS told ABC13 that Delta-8 “has always been illegal” but could not explain how market had been “allowed to publicly blossom and thrive while being considered illegal.” Our willingness to absorb major revenue loss, act ethically ahead of enforcement, and position company as expert guide for industry in crisis rather than victim of regulation — that is our character.

Feature: Biden marijuana pardon — experts weigh in on why Texas won’t see impact — October 7, 2022

Source: ABC13 Houston (KTRK)
Headline: “Experts weigh in on why Texas won’t see impact in accordance with Biden’s pardon announcement”
Reporter: Nick Natario
Published: Friday, October 7, 2022
Tags: Politics, Houston, Marijuana, Medical Marijuana, Legal, Pardon, Texas, Greg Abbott, Beto O’Rourke

Full Article Content

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — President Joe Biden is planning to pardon thousands of Americans convicted of simple possession of marijuana, but Texas will not see much of an impact.

The owners of Oilwell Cannabis are preparing to debut their latest idea: A vending machine that will be filled with legal cannabidiol, or CBD, products.

The shop owner, Collin Valencia, has previously faced charges for marijuana possession.

“You face challenges with housing, loans, and banking, I mean with about everything.”
— Colin Valencia

Soon, select others won’t face those challenges after the president’s announcement.

“I would love to see people not get hurt for this anymore.”
— Colin Valencia

The pardon doesn’t impact Valencia. As legal expert Steve Shellist explains, this will only apply to certain federal convictions.

“If someone is currently stripped of rights via a state prosecution or a state conviction, they’re going to get no relief from this.”
— Steve Shellist, legal expert

He said a pardon allows people to carry a gun or avoid deportation.

“It reinstates rights that were stripped away, but it does not remove it from their record.”
— Steve Shellist

The pardon applies to about 6,500 people. Experts at Rice University said that there were 300,000 marijuana-related arrests at the state level last year. President Biden urged governors to do the same with state charges.

A spokesperson for Governor Greg Abbott sent ABC13 a statement that read:

“Texas is not in the habit of taking criminal justice advice from the leader of the defund police party and someone who has overseen a criminal justice system run amuck with cashless bail and a revolving door for violent criminals.”
— Governor Greg Abbott’s spokesperson

On social media, Abbott’s opponent Beto O’Rourke said, “When I’m governor, we will finally legalize marijuana in Texas and expunge the records of those arrested for marijuana possession.”

“Governors do not have the power to pass legislation unilaterally. It has to go through the Texas Legislature, and the Texas legislature for at least the next two or four years is going to have a Republican majority.”
— Mark Jones, Rice University political science professor

Don’t expect to see marijuana legalization in the upcoming session. However, it doesn’t mean the matter won’t be discussed.

“The most we’ll see in 2023 is decriminalizing marijuana and medical marijuana. We’re not going to see legalization. That’s for sure.”
— Mark Jones

Related: Biden pardons thousands convicted for ‘simple possession’ of marijuana

Video Description: There were 300,000 marijuana-related arrests last year in the state of Texas, but the pardon applies to about 6,500 people, a legal expert explained.

Analysis

This feature brought most personal dimension of Colin’s story into public view. Article opened with OilWell CBD vending machine debut — retail innovation extending product accessibility beyond traditional dispensary hours — then revealed Colin has previously faced charges for marijuana possession. That personal history transforms entire media record. Every feature, every quote about therapy, about education, about not selling snake oil — all carry additional weight when you understand person saying it has personally experienced consequences of cannabis criminalization. Political context (300,000 state arrests vs. 6,500 pardons, Abbott vs. O’Rourke, Mark Jones’s analysis) captured gap between federal gestures and Texas reality. Colin is not outside entrepreneur who saw business opportunity. He is someone who lived consequences and built legal business to prove industry could operate with integrity, transparency, and community benefit.

Feature: Marijuana industry getting creative as Texas laws continue to change — April 21, 2023

Source: ABC13 Houston (KTRK)
Headline: “‘I want it to be legalized’: Marijuana industry getting creative as Texas laws continue to change”
Reporter: Nick Natario
Published: Friday, April 21, 2023
Tags: Health & Fitness, Texas, Marijuana, Medical Marijuana, Texas News, Texas Politics

Full Article Content

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — On April 20, some Texas lawmakers and those in the marijuana industry are celebrating as changes could be coming with the drug.

The cannabis industry has changed in Texas, and new laws have allowed those in the industry to get creative.

“I want it to be legalized. I’m just saying that’s a very hyped conversation. If you really look at what’s here now, there’s nothing you could show me that I could accomplish with what literally we have right now.”
— Oilwell Cannabis owner Colin Valencia

Valencia grows something that looks like marijuana, but he says it’s not illegal. It’s hemp — a product the state allows and one that gives him the ability to create all kinds of products.

“Right now is actually a pretty – like Renaissance – pretty important time that should be enjoyed now.”
— Colin Valencia

As far as legal marijuana, it’s still restrictive in Texas. To use it, marijuana needs to be prescribed. There are currently around 50,000 Texans registered, but experts say only about 10,000 actively use medical marijuana.

“By comparison to Florida, which is two-thirds the size of Texas, they have 20 million people, and we have 30 million people, and they have 700,000 patients.”
— Nico Richardson, Texas Original CEO

But that number could change soon. Texas lawmakers are considering a bill (HB1805) to expand who could gain access.

“Would rather dramatically increase the size of the CUP. The largest constituency of patients not being treated with medical cannabis today is chronic pain.”
— Nico Richardson

The bill passed the House and is heading to the Senate. It would also change how the drug is dosed to line up with other medical treatments.

“If you were to treat a headache with 400 milligrams of Advil and there was a one percent concentration cap, you would be using 20 to 40 Advil pills every time you had a headache.”
— Nico Richardson

While it’s not legalization, in other states, it’s had an impact, especially with money. The Marijuana Policy Project said in 2021 alone, $3.7 billion was generated in taxes in the states where marijuana is legal.

The CDC urges caution, saying more studies need to be done because the drug could impact your brain, lungs, and unborn children.

Related: Expanded access to medical marijuana gains traction as Texas House advances bill | University of Houston survey shows most Texans would approve of marijuana legalization

Video Description: The growing marijuana industry in Texas could soon expand

Analysis

Most recent ABC13 feature, published day after 4/20, completes four-year arc. Natario showed Valencia growing hemp and explained it was legal. Colin’s “Renaissance” framing reframed present as opportunity rather than waiting. Nico Richardson’s comparison (Texas 10,000 active patients vs. Florida 700,000 with two-thirds population) and his Advil analogy for dosing caps provided industry context. HB1805’s passage through House and $3.7 billion tax revenue figure from legal states gave story national scope. From September 2019 CBD business profile through Delta-8 boom and bust, COVID community initiative, personal revelation of cannabis conviction history, and now “Renaissance” framing — Colin Valencia’s media trajectory mirrors trajectory of legal cannabis in Texas itself.

Complete Index of All Colin Valencia Quotes Across All ABC13 Features

Chronological order:

September 15, 2019 (CBD Business Boom):

1. “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 to give it a fair shot as to whether it’s right or wrong for them.”

March 22, 2021 (Decriminalization/Jonathan Pina):
2. “People think that everyone just wants to get high and it’s about giggling and things like that, and there’s nothing wrong with that. But that’s a different version of therapy, and people are looking for things to help them with real pain. Pain comes in a lot of different forms.”

May 24, 2021 (Delta-8 THC “Legal Weed”):
3. “I don’t give a sh** if it’s wrong to say you’ll get high off it. Maybe you want to get high.”

August 20, 2021 (COVID Vaccine Giveaway):
4. “We just want Houston to be as healthy as possible. We’re not doctors. We’re not experts on this . We don’t have any political agenda. Come and participate if it’s right and safe for you and your loved ones!”
5. “[We’re] trying to get the city behind me to help as many people as we can. I really want to help things.”

October 19, 2021 (Delta-8 Ban):
6. “It’s going to be a surprise to a lot of people.”
7. “It was a prime seller and a prime interest of customers, and they really enjoyed the benefits of it.”
8. “So those people are now, because they didn’t know, shipping Schedule 1 narcotics, and people are receiving it.”
9. “It’s disappointing, but I’m not going to lose my customers and business are going to want our expertise on how to continue thriving in the industry.”

October 7, 2022 (Biden Marijuana Pardon):
10. “You face challenges with housing, loans, and banking, I mean with about everything.”
11. “I would love to see people not get hurt for this anymore.”

April 21, 2023 (Texas Marijuana Laws 4/20):
12. “I want it to be legalized. I’m just saying that’s a very hyped conversation. If you really look at what’s here now, there’s nothing you could show me that I could accomplish with what literally we have right now.”
13. “Right now is actually a pretty – like Renaissance – pretty important time that should be enjoyed now.”

Key Facts and Details Extracted from Media Record

About Colin Valencia and OilWell Cannabis:

• Colin Valencia is owner of OilWell Cannabis (also referred to as OilWell CBD in earlier articles)
• He has previously faced charges for marijuana possession (revealed October 2022 Biden pardon feature)
• OilWell dispensary located in southwest Houston
• OilWell specializes in hemp-derived CBD and THC products
• OilWell described as local wholesaler in 2019 (earliest feature)
• By 2022, OilWell preparing to debut CBD vending machine (Biden pardon feature)
• OilWell products sold at HydroShack Hydroponics on West 20th Street in The Heights
• OilWell partnered with The Game on special edition Delta-8 caviar comet rock pre-rolls (COVID vaccine feature)
• OilWell gave lift to Jonathan Pina’s High Maintenance Edibles mobile vendor concept (decriminalization feature)
• OilWell gave away 1,000 special edition caviar pre-rolls (valued at $34.99 each = approximately $35,000 in product) to encourage COVID vaccination
• OilWell contacted city of Houston to help coordinate vaccination efforts
• Colin proactively removed all Delta-8 products from shelves when ban announced and tried to spread word to other operators who were unknowingly shipping Schedule I narcotics

ABC13 reporters who covered OilWell:

1. Tom Abrahams — September 2019 and March 2021
2. Steve Campion — May 2021
3. KTRK Staff — August 2021
4. Shelley Childers — October 2021
5. Nick Natario — October 2022 and April 2023

Timeline of features (chronological):

1. September 15, 2019 — CBD Business Boom
2. March 22, 2021 — Decriminalization/Jonathan Pina
3. May 24, 2021 — Delta-8 THC “Legal Weed”
4. August 20, 2021 — COVID Vaccine Giveaway
5. October 19, 2021 — Delta-8 Ban Impact
6. October 7, 2022 — Biden Marijuana Pardon
7. April 21, 2023 — Texas Marijuana Laws 4/20 Special

The Through-Line: What the Media Record Reveals

Taken together, these seven ABC13 features and one YouTube clip tell story that no single article could capture on its own.

Consistency across years. Colin Valencia appeared on ABC13 in 2019, 2021 (four times), 2022, and 2023. Cannabis industry in Texas changed dramatically during those years — legal CBD went from gray area to booming business, Delta-8 went from unknown to $50 million market to Schedule I overnight, president pardoned federal marijuana convictions, state legislators debated medical expansion. Through every shift, ABC13 returned to Colin as primary source.

Breadth of expertise. Features span business reporting, consumer health education, product investigation, legal analysis, political commentary, and community health advocacy. No other Houston cannabis figure was asked to speak to that range of topics across that many segments.

Community action. COVID vaccine giveaway — $35,000 in product, coordination with city government, no political strings — is documented evidence of community-first philosophy described in About OilWell section. So is Colin’s decision to proactively remove Delta-8 products and warn other operators before enforcement began.

Personal stakes. October 2022 revelation that Colin has personal marijuana conviction history transforms entire media record. Every feature — every quote about therapy, about education, about not selling snake oil — carries additional weight when you understand that person saying it has personally experienced consequences of cannabis criminalization.

Evolution of language. In 2019, ABC13 called business “OilWell CBD, a local wholesaler.” By 2021, reports described OilWell Cannabis as dispensary and featured Colin as industry authority. By 2023, Colin was explaining industry dynamics and legal strategy on camera with confidence of sector leader. Media record tracks growth of both business and founder’s public role.

These features are not marketing materials. They are independently produced, editorially controlled news segments from major-market ABC affiliate that repeatedly identified Colin Valencia as most credible, most quotable, and most accessible voice in Houston’s legal cannabis industry. That is kind of recognition that cannot be purchased — it can only be earned.

General Knowledge: The Science Behind Every Compound

Research Method and Evidence Weighting

This section prioritizes sources in following order: human clinical evidence, systematic reviews and meta-analyses, NIH and other institutional summaries, then mechanistic or preclinical literature when human data are sparse. That weighting matters here because evidence base is not evenly distributed. Of compounds listed in this document, CBD and delta-9 THC have strongest human literature; delta-8 THC, THCa, CBG, CBN, CBC, and most terpenes are still much more dependent on reviews, animal work, in vitro pharmacology, or early translational literature [1]-[29].

Institutional Baseline from NIH and Related Sources

• NCCIH states that strongest established cannabinoid evidence is for certain rare epilepsies, chemotherapy-related nausea and vomiting, and appetite or weight-loss indications associated with HIV/AIDS. It also notes only modest evidence for chronic pain and multiple-sclerosis-related symptoms, with many other claimed uses still in early-stage research [1].
• NCCIH emphasizes that FDA has not approved cannabis plant itself for medical use, although purified CBD and synthetic THC-like drugs have specific approvals [1].
• Safety concerns repeatedly highlighted by NIH and institutional sources include impairment, motor vehicle crash risk, cannabis use disorder, pregnancy-related concerns, accidental pediatric exposure, contamination or labeling inaccuracy, and THC-vape lung-injury concerns [1].
• NCCIH specifically warns that over-the-counter CBD products may differ from their labels and that CBD itself has been associated with decreased alertness, gastrointestinal effects, liver-related adverse effects, and drug interactions [1].

Cannabinoids

CBD

• Evidence profile: strongest human evidence in current formula set, especially when CBD is studied as purified product rather than loose wellness ingredient [1]-[6].
• What is best supported: purified CBD has most credible human evidence in seizure disorders, clearest major-example indication acknowledged by institutional and peer-reviewed literature [1][2].
• Anxiety research: 2024 systematic review and meta-analysis covering 316 participants across eight eligible articles reported statistically significant anxiolytic signal, but authors stressed clinical sample remains limited and more trials needed before broad conclusions justified [3].
• Pain research: 2024 systematic review of clinical and preclinical CBD monotherapy studies concluded pain literature is promising but heterogeneous, with trial quality and consistency still limiting confidence in broad analgesic claims [4].
• Sleep research: 2023 insomnia review found literature remains methodologically weak, with many studies relying on nonvalidated subjective measures and relatively few objective sleep assessments [5].
• Safety and interaction concerns: 2023 systematic review and meta-analysis found real signal for liver enzyme elevation and possible drug-induced liver injury in some CBD contexts, especially relevant for concentrated oral products and polypharmacy settings [6]. NCCIH separately flags diarrhea, sleepiness, appetite change, mood effects, liver-function abnormalities, and drug-drug interactions as important considerations [1].
• Bottom line: CBD is most evidence-developed nonintoxicating cannabinoid in this file, but even here strong evidence is concentrated in few specific indications rather than broad, generalized wellness claims often seen in marketing [1]-[6].

CBG

• Evidence profile: mostly review-level and preclinical; human evidence remains sparse [7][8].
• Pharmacology: CBG is biosynthetic precursor to several major cannabinoids and appears pharmacologically distinct from both THC and CBD. Review literature describes interactions spanning cannabinoid receptors as well as alpha-2 adrenoceptors and 5-HT1A-related signaling, which makes it mechanistically interesting but not yet clinically established [7].
• Potential research areas: published reviews discuss possible relevance to neurologic disorders, inflammatory bowel disease, and antibacterial activity, but these are primarily pharmacology-led hypotheses or preclinical findings rather than mature human therapeutic conclusions [7][8].
• Caution: 2021 pharmacology review notes that CBG is already being sold commercially while evidence base remains thin, which means claims frequently outrun science [7].
• Bottom line: CBG is serious research topic, but at present should be described as promising minor cannabinoid with limited clinical validation rather than proven therapeutic cannabinoid [7][8].

Delta-8 THC

• Evidence profile: pharmacologically relevant, psychoactive, and much less clinically characterized than delta-9 THC [9]-[11].
• Comparative pharmacology: 2022 review concluded that delta-8 THC and delta-9 THC have broadly similar pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic behavior. Delta-8 THC is partial CB1 agonist with cannabimimetic activity in animals and humans, but appears less potent than delta-9 THC, likely in part because of weaker CB1 affinity [9].
• Public-health literature: 2023 scoping review found much of delta-8 evidence base still dominated by animal studies, product chemistry, use reports, and public-health concerns rather than strong modern human trials. Same review also noted reports of adverse consequences and emphasized regulatory and product-quality concerns [10].
• Manufacturing context: recent chemistry and pharmacology review reinforces that commercial delta-8 interest is tied to greater stability and easier synthesis relative to naturally scarce plant levels, which is part of why product-byproduct and lab-testing questions matter [11].
• Bottom line: delta-8 THC should be treated as psychoactive THC analogue with real pharmacologic activity, incomplete human safety characterization, and more manufacturing-quality uncertainty than many consumers realize [9]-[11].

THCa

• Evidence profile: important chemically and formulation-wise, but still low on direct human therapeutic evidence [12].
• What it is: THCa is acidic precursor of THC and may represent very large share of THC-related content in raw plant material. Key formulation issue is that THCa decarboxylates into THC during heating and can also change over time during storage and processing [12].
• Psychoactivity: major review source stresses that THCa itself does not produce psychoactive effects associated with THC in humans, but distinction only holds if molecule stays in acidic form and is not substantially decarboxylated [12].
• Research status: in vitro and rodent literature suggest anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory, neuroprotective, and antineoplastic possibilities, but these are not equivalent to established human outcomes [12].
• Bottom line: THCa is best understood as highly relevant precursor molecule whose interpretation depends heavily on route, temperature, processing, and storage. Any claim about THCa needs to account for possible conversion into THC [12].

Delta-9 THC

• Evidence profile: strongest human evidence of psychoactive cannabinoids listed here, but also clearest adverse-effect burden [1][13]-[15].
• What is institutionally best supported: NCCIH identifies THC-containing cannabinoid medicines as relevant to chemotherapy-related nausea and vomiting, appetite and weight loss in HIV/AIDS, and some multiple-sclerosis- and pain-related outcomes, while still stressing many other uses remain uncertain or early-stage [1].
• Pain evidence: 2022 systematic review of cannabis-based products for chronic pain found products with high THC content or roughly comparable THC:CBD ratios may provide short-term pain benefit, but also increased dizziness, sedation, nausea, and treatment discontinuation due to adverse events [13].
• Pharmacokinetics and onset: classic pharmacokinetic review literature remains useful here: inhaled THC usually produces effects within seconds to minutes, peaks roughly within 15-30 minutes, and tapers over few hours; oral THC has later onset, later peak, and longer duration, which matters for both benefit and overconsumption risk [14].
• Mental-health risk: 2025 systematic review of high-concentration THC products found consistent unfavorable associations with psychosis or schizophrenia outcomes and cannabis use disorder, with additional concerning signals for anxiety and depression in nontherapeutic settings [15].
• Broader safety: institutional and review literature also describe anxiety or panic at high doses, tachycardia, blood-pressure changes, dependency potential, withdrawal symptoms, pregnancy concerns, accidental pediatric exposure, and vape-related lung-injury concerns in THC-containing products [1][14][15].
• Bottom line: delta-9 THC has legitimate therapeutic relevance in some settings, but also carries clearest intoxication, psychiatric, and dose-related safety liabilities in this document [1][13]-[15].

CBN

• Evidence profile: weak human evidence; marketing has clearly moved ahead of data [12][16][17].
• What it is often marketed for: sleep and sedation. That reputation is widespread, but clinical support is far thinner than market suggests [16][17].
• Best direct review for sleep claim: 2021 narrative review on CBN and sleep screened 99 human-study abstracts, reviewed eight full-text articles, and found no clinical trials using validated sleep questionnaires or formal polysomnography that could substantiate strong sleep-promoting claims for CBN [16].
• Broader sleep literature: 2024 updated review on cannabis and sleep concluded overall cannabinoid sleep research still does not match scale of real-world use, and need for better-designed, adequately powered trials remains substantial [17].
• Chemical context: downstream cannabinoid degradation pathways matter here as well; review literature on THCa notes that THC can further degrade toward CBN under certain conditions, which helps explain why CBN is often discussed in aging or oxidized cannabis chemistry contexts [12].
• Bottom line: CBN is one of clearest examples in this field where cultural reputation is stronger than current clinical evidence base [16][17].

CBC

• Evidence profile: emerging, intriguing, and still overwhelmingly preclinical or review-based [18][19].
• Pharmacology and therapeutic interest: 2024 focused review on CBC argues it has distinct pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, and receptor behavior relative to better-known cannabinoids, and highlights antinociceptive, antibacterial, and anti-seizure areas as especially interesting research targets [18].
• What older literature shows: review literature summarizing CBC in animal and in vitro work reports anti-inflammatory effects, reduced gut hypermobility, modest rodent analgesic activity, and possible neurobiological or antiproliferative relevance, but these signals are not yet strong evidence for patient-facing claims [19].
• Safety caveat: 2024 CBC review explicitly notes that over-the-counter CBC products are already being sold despite little evidence establishing clinical efficacy or safety [18].
• Bottom line: CBC belongs in category of scientifically credible minor cannabinoids that deserve more research, not in category of already-validated clinical actives [18][19].

Terpenes

Terpene claims need even stricter interpretation than cannabinoid claims. Much of terpene literature comes from isolated compounds, essential oils, non-cannabis plants, or preclinical models rather than controlled human studies of cannabis formulations. 2024 entourage-effect review makes this especially important: terpene bioactivity is plausible and sometimes compelling, but robust proof of clinically meaningful entourage effects in humans remains limited [20][29].

Limonene

• Evidence profile: largely review and preclinical, with useful safety literature [20]-[22].
• Potential activity: 2021 review describes limonene as multifunctional monoterpene with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, cardioprotective, gastroprotective, immune-modulatory, and other possible activities, but overwhelming share of those claims comes from nonhuman or non-cannabis literature [21].
• Safety note: limonene oxidation products, especially hydroperoxides, are clinically relevant contact allergens and are important in patch-testing literature [22].
• Bottom line: limonene is biologically active and widely discussed, but cannabis-specific therapeutic claims should stay conservative unless directly supported in humans [20]-[22].

Myrcene

• Evidence profile: mostly preclinical, with very limited human evidence [20][23].
• Research summary: 2021 myrcene review describes anxiolytic, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and analgesic properties and discusses possible mechanisms, but explicitly states that human studies are lacking [23].
• Interpretation caution: myrcene is often invoked in consumer language as if it were proven sedating terpene that explains couch-lock or sleep effects. That is stronger claim than human evidence currently supports [20][23].
• Bottom line: myrcene is plausible bioactive terpene, but compound-specific clinical claims about mood, pain, or sedation remain far ahead of definitive human proof [23].

Caryophyllene

• Evidence profile: among most mechanistically interesting terpenes because of direct cannabinoid-system relevance, but still mostly preclinical [24].
• Why it stands out: 2021 focused review describes beta-caryophyllene as selective CB2 receptor agonist, which is unusual and makes it especially relevant when discussing cannabis terpenes in pharmacologic rather than purely aromatic terms [24].
• Research themes: anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory, antioxidant, neuroprotective, gastroprotective, and related actions are repeatedly discussed in review literature, but human clinical confirmation remains limited [24].
• Bottom line: beta-caryophyllene is arguably strongest candidate for terpene with cannabinoid-system significance, but it still should not be described as clinically proven for outcomes commonly attributed to it [24].

Pinene

• Evidence profile: promising preclinical literature, weak human clinical confirmation [20][25].
• Brain-health framing: 2021 review on pinene and linalool as terpene-based medicines for brain health found antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and neuroprotective signals that justify future study, but also emphasized that evidence is mostly preclinical and that well-designed clinical trials are lacking [25].
• Interpretation caution: claims that pinene reliably improves memory, sharpens attention, or counterbalances THC-related cognitive effects remain interesting hypotheses rather than settled clinical facts [20][25].
• Bottom line: pinene deserves scientific attention, but strong cognition-related claims should be presented as exploratory [25].

Linalool

• Evidence profile: similar to pinene: substantial preclinical interest, limited direct clinical confirmation [20][22][25][26].
• Research summary: linalool is repeatedly discussed in relation to stress, mood, and brain-health pharmacology. 2021 brain-health review found enough preclinical signal to justify continued investigation in neurological and psychiatric contexts, while still emphasizing lack of robust human trials [25].
• Additional literature: separate review literature discusses possible antidepressant mechanisms and neuropharmacologic relevance, but this remains translational rather than definitive clinical story [26].
• Safety note: as with limonene, oxidized linalool hydroperoxides are recognized allergens in dermatitis literature [22].
• Bottom line: linalool is scientifically credible as bioactive terpene, but current evidence supports cautious phrasing rather than firm therapeutic promises [22][25][26].

Humulene

• Evidence profile: translationally interesting, but still early [20][27].
• Scoping-review findings: 2024 scoping review analyzed 340 articles and found broad preclinical evidence for anti-inflammatory and other biologic effects, with some rodent work even suggesting cannabimimetic properties via CB1 and adenosine A2a pathways [27].
• Interpretation caution: those findings are valuable for hypothesis generation, but they do not yet establish consistent human efficacy across pain, inflammation, or mood outcomes [27].
• Bottom line: humulene is one of more interesting terpene research targets in this list, but it remains far from clinically settled [27].

Terpinolene

• Evidence profile: one of least clinically characterized terpenes in this file [20][28].
• Systematic-review findings: 2021 terpinolene review screened 2,449 records and included 57 studies, concluding that terpinolene has range of reported biological effects but that evidence base is still dominated by in silico, in vitro, and animal studies rather than human trials [28].
• Interpretation caution: even recent cannabis entourage reviews frame terpene benefits as exploratory, not as established compound-specific clinical effects [20].
• Bottom line: terpinolene is biologically interesting, but among listed terpenes it remains especially underdeveloped clinically [20][28].

Research Limits and Interpretation

• Evidence base is highly uneven. CBD and delta-9 THC can support most detailed human-facing statements; rest require more caution [1]-[29].
• Whole-cannabis extract data, purified-molecule data, semisynthetic cannabinoid data, and terpene-only data are not interchangeable. One common error in cannabis writing is to let evidence from one category stand in for another.
• Minor cannabinoids and terpenes are commercially interesting precisely because they are underexplored, but that also means claims around them often become inflated.
• Product quality matters as much as molecule identity. Labeling inaccuracies, contamination, synthesis byproducts, dose variability, and route-dependent pharmacokinetics all materially affect interpretation in real-world products [1][10][11][14].
• For THCa in particular, chemistry is destiny: storage and heating can change actual exposure profile by converting acidic cannabinoids into neutral cannabinoids such as THC [12].

Common Overstatements to Avoid

Overstatement: CBN is clinically proven sleep cannabinoid.
More accurate: specific sleep evidence for CBN remains weak and dated, with no strong validated-trial base yet identified [16][17].

Overstatement: myrcene is proven human sedative that reliably explains couch-lock.
More accurate: myrcene has plausible preclinical bioactivity, but direct human proof for that common claim is limited [20][23].

Overstatement: terpenes in general have proven entourage effects in patients.

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