The Complete Guide to Rick Simpson Oil (RSO) in Floyd County, Indiana: Legal Access, Science, and Safe Use

If you’re reading this in Floyd County — whether you’re in New Albany, Floyds Knobs, Georgetown, or anywhere across our river-hugging corner of southern Indiana — you already know the cannabis conversation here is complicated. Indiana maintains some of the nation’s most restrictive cannabis laws. There’s no functional medical marijuana program that serves everyday patients. Possession of even small amounts can still land someone in legal jeopardy. And yet, every day, we hear from neighbors who are exhausted from chronic pain, anxious from PTSD, struggling through cancer treatment, or desperate for sleep after years of failed pharmaceuticals.

You’re not alone in asking: Is there a legal way to access real cannabis medicine in Floyd County? The answer is yes — and this guide exists to show you exactly how, while giving you every piece of information you need to make an informed decision for yourself or your loved ones.

We are OilWell Cannabis, and we didn’t start as a corporation. We started the way most meaningful things do — with a personal crisis, a refusal to give up, and a question that changed everything.

Rick Simpson Oil: Where It Began and Why It Matters to Floyd County

Who Was Rick Simpson?

Rick Simpson was a power engineer from Nova Scotia, Canada — a blue-collar tradesman, not a doctor or scientist. In 1997, he fell from scaffolding at a hospital in Moncton and suffered a severe head injury. The aftermath included constant tinnitus, dizziness, and post-concussion symptoms that his doctors couldn’t fix. The medications they prescribed either didn’t work or made things worse. When cannabis gave him more relief than anything else, his physician refused to discuss it. Simpson learned about a 1974 NIH-funded study at the Medical College of Virginia that found THC could slow tumor growth in mice. That study, designed to show harm, became his inspiration — even though its results were never replicated in humans.

The 2003 Moment That Created RSO

Simpson’s pivotal moment came in 2003 when three bumps on his arm were diagnosed as basal cell carcinoma. Instead of conventional treatment, he applied concentrated cannabis oil directly to the lesions, covered them with bandages, and claimed they disappeared within four days. No independent medical verification exists. No biopsy confirmation. No peer-reviewed documentation. But Simpson’s personal testimony became the origin story for what the world now calls Rick Simpson Oil (RSO).

Important context: Simpson’s account is presented here as personal testimony, not medical evidence. The absence of clinical documentation means these events cannot be evaluated as scientific proof. They are, however, historically significant as the catalyst for a global movement. For Floyd County residents exploring cannabis options, understanding this distinction is critical — personal stories matter, but they are not the same as clinical validation.

The Crusade: Spreading the Oil

After 2003, Simpson committed himself to producing concentrated cannabis oil and giving it away for free to cancer patients and others in his community. He helped people with conditions including cancer, chronic pain, diabetes, infections, glaucoma, arthritis, depression, insomnia, and more — all without charging a dime. His story spread globally through the 2005 documentary Run From The Cure, which became foundational in cannabis communities.

But his advocacy brought legal conflict. The RCMP raided his property in 2005 and again in 2009. He was charged with cultivation, possession, and trafficking. Eventually, he left Canada for Europe, continuing his work from Croatia and the Netherlands. In 2012, he published Phoenix Tears and maintained phoenixtears.ca as his information platform.

Throughout his career, Simpson maintained a consistent and uncompromising position: RSO could cure cancer, and pharmaceutical companies, government agencies, and medical institutions were actively suppressing this knowledge. He framed his work as fighting institutional corruption.

Important context: Simpson’s conspiratorial worldview is noted here without endorsement. It reflects a perspective shared by many in the early cannabis movement and is relevant to understanding RSO’s cultural significance. For Floyd County readers who may share skepticism toward institutions — whether from personal experience with healthcare gaps, pharmaceutical costs, or legal injustices — this context helps explain why RSO resonates so strongly. But it also underscores why evidence-based evaluation matters.

Traditional RSO: The Product

Traditional RSO was defined by Simpson’s method, not by lab standards:

• Source material: Single high-THC indica strains, with no standardization
• Extraction solvent: Naphtha (petroleum-based) or 99% isopropyl alcohol — neither food-grade
• Process: Dissolved plant material in solvent, filtered, evaporated in a rice cooker, resulting in a thick, nearly black, tar-like oil
• Cannabinoid profile: Fully decarboxylated, THC-dominant (estimated 60-90%), with minor cannabinoids at natural, uncontrolled ratios — never lab-verified
• Terpene content: Minimal to none, destroyed by solvent and heat
• Standardization: None. Every batch was different
• Residual solvent risk: Significant. Naphtha may contain benzene, toluene, and other toxic compounds. Incomplete purging was difficult to verify without lab testing

Why Traditional RSO Isn’t Right for Floyd County

For residents of Floyd County — where manufacturing work, agricultural labor, and river-based industries have left many with chronic pain; where veterans from multiple eras live with PTSD; where cancer patients often travel to Louisville or Indianapolis for treatment — the limitations of traditional RSO are serious:

1. No standardization means no consistency in potency or effect
2. Solvent residues pose real health risks, especially for immunocompromised patients
3. Very high THC exposure (600-900mg daily at peak Simpson protocol) carries documented risks: severe intoxication, anxiety, panic, tachycardia, hypotension, cannabis use disorder
4. No lab testing means no verification of cannabinoid content or safety from contaminants
5. Legal risk in Indiana — traditional RSO would be illegal to possess due to high THC content
6. Psychoactive impairment makes it incompatible with work, driving, and daily responsibilities

Perhaps most importantly for Floyd County residents: Simpson’s protocol was never validated in controlled trials. No published randomized controlled trials, cohort studies, or well-documented case series exist evaluating his specific 60-gram/90-day regimen. This doesn’t mean it’s useless — it means the evidence is anecdotal, not clinical.

The OilWell Difference: Our Story, Our Promise to Floyd County

The Origin: Bentley’s Story

OilWell Cannabis didn’t start in a boardroom. It started with a dog named Bentley.

Bentley was more than a pet — he was family. When he fell seriously ill, paralyzed in his back legs, veterinarians delivered the verdict no owner wants to hear: euthanasia was the only humane option. 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 wasn’t an option. In a desperate search for alternatives, Colin Valencia — our founder, who grew up in the challenging borderlands of McAllen, Texas — 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 it was recreational. Jessica’s question exposed a blind spot that became a mission. He learned to create CBD golden paste. It wasn’t a cure, but it was a lifeline — and it delivered what veterinary medicine said was impossible: Bentley got up. He walked over to Colin and brought him his ball to play. From paralyzed and facing euthanasia to fetching his ball. 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 formulas for every age-related condition Bentley faced:

• Neurodegeneration → led to understanding CBG’s neuroprotective properties and THCa’s PPARγ agonism for brain cell protection
• Dementia → led to CBC’s role in neurogenesis
• Glaucoma → led 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 weren’t enough. Bentley’s evolving conditions required multi-cannabinoid synergy. CBD alone couldn’t address everything. Minor cannabinoids became critical. Precision mattered — Bentley’s life depended on formula accuracy, not guesswork.

From Personal Crisis to Professional Mission

Colin’s background shaped who we are. Growing up in McAllen, Texas — across from Reynosa, Mexico, in one of the most economically challenged and dangerous border regions — he learned to hustle early, transporting items across the border. Many of his best friends have been killed or imprisoned. He left home at sixteen and faced every form of violence imaginable.

Despite the dangers, he chose cannabis over harder substances, seeing it as a safer alternative. He later became a formally trained software engineer, doing custom development work for Baylor College of Medicine — one of the most prestigious medical institutions in the Texas Medical Center. That combination of deep cannabis plant knowledge and medical-grade technical precision defines our approach.

Colin also knows pharmaceutical dependence personally. He struggled with PTSD and benzodiazepine addiction. When he broke free from Xanax cold turkey — a notoriously difficult and dangerous feat — he used the cannabinoid knowledge developed keeping Bentley alive. Our Peace Gummies formula 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. He lived what RSO patients live: desperation for relief, failed pharmaceuticals, the discovery that cannabinoids work when pills do not.

Over time, the therapeutic benefits we discovered through Bentley became the core of our 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’s News, Floyd County’s Credibility

Between 2019 and 2023, ABC13 Houston — the 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 us out: Tom Abrahams, Steve Campion, Shelley Childers, Nick Natario, and KTRK staff writers.

No other Houston cannabis operator appears with that frequency or breadth. When ABC13 needed to explain Delta-8 legality, they called Colin. When a president announced marijuana pardons and they needed someone who’d lived with a cannabis conviction to provide context, they called Colin. When they wanted to tell the story of a growing industry on 4/20, it was Colin’s hemp field and voice that anchored the report.

The quote that defines us, from our first ABC13 feature in September 2019, captures 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, maintain a near-5.0 Google rating, are Texas DSHS licensed, and generate approximately $1 million in annual revenue. All artwork, formulations, and packaging are created in-house in Houston using only our own recipes and ideas.

The OilWell RSO Philosophy: Four Core Principles

Our RSO is not traditional RSO. It is a formulated, multi-cannabinoid product informed by the RSO tradition but departing from it in deliberate, evidence-motivated ways that solve problems for Floyd County residents:

1. Accessibility Over Gatekeeping

No medical card required. Anyone age 21+ can purchase. We ship nationwide and internationally to customers who verify local legality. Simpson believed medicine should be accessible; we built a model that makes it legally accessible.

For Floyd County residents, this is critical. Indiana has no functional medical marijuana program. Our products provide a legal pathway to cannabinoid medicine without requiring you to qualify under restrictive state rules or travel to Illinois or Michigan dispensaries.

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.

For Floyd County residents who work at places like SIA (Southeastern Indiana Antiques), Horseshoe Southern Indiana, or in the River Ridge Commerce Center — where drug testing and workplace safety are paramount — this means you can use our product in its raw form during the day with zero impairment, then activate it at night for therapeutic strength.

3. Open-Source Formulas

We publish our complete formulas publicly — every cannabinoid, every milligram, every percentage — so that anyone who cannot afford our products can source ingredients and make their own. Simpson gave his oil away and taught people to make it; we adapted that ethos for the modern cannabinoid marketplace.

For Floyd County residents facing economic challenges, this transparency matters. If $129.99 for our sublingual oil or $49.99 for our vape cartridge is out of reach, you have the recipe. The formulas are published later in this guide.

4. Evidence-Informed, Not Evidence-Overstating

The GENERAL KNOWLEDGE section of this document represents our commitment to honest education about what science actually says. Simpson operated without access to peer-reviewed literature; we have that access and use it to distinguish between what is well-supported, what is emerging, and what is overstated.

For Floyd County’s science-minded residents — the engineers, healthcare workers, and educators who call southern Indiana home — this evidence-based approach builds trust. We won’t sell you hype. We’ll give you the research and let you decide.

Farm Bill Compliance: The Legal Foundation for Floyd County

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. This is the foundation of our product design and the reason Floyd County residents can legally access our RSO.

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, including Indiana.

The THCa Advantage: Legal Pathway to Potency

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

The practical significance is enormous for Floyd County residents. You can decarboxylate THCa into delta-9 THC at home by heating the 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 in the formula, 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) — perfect for daytime use, work, driving, parenting
• Full-potency psychoactive cannabinoid medicine (after home decarboxylation) — for nighttime relief, severe symptoms, or when you want therapeutic strength

The customer controls the decision. The product is legal everywhere all component cannabinoids are legal, which enables shipping to Floyd County and throughout Indiana.

Important legal notice for Floyd County residents: THCa converts to delta-9 THC when heated. You are responsible for understanding and complying with Indiana laws regarding cannabinoid products. While our products are Farm Bill compliant, Indiana law regarding hemp-derived products can be ambiguous. We ship with full documentation, Certificates of Analysis, and receipts. By ordering, you accept all legal responsibility for possession and use in Floyd County, Indiana.

Indiana-Specific Legal Context

Indiana remains one of the most restrictive states for cannabis. Possession of any amount of marijuana is a Class B misdemeanor (up to 180 days in jail and a $1,000 fine) for a first offense. Subsequent offenses can be felonies. The state has no functional medical marijuana program that serves everyday patients.

This is why our Farm Bill-compliant products are so important for Floyd County residents. You can legally order, possess, and use our RSO in Indiana because it contains less than 0.3% delta-9 THC at the point of sale. The THCa conversion happens in your home, at your discretion. This is not a loophole — it’s chemistry, backed by federal law.

Solvent-Free Production: What Floyd County Residents Need to Know

Traditional RSO used naphtha or isopropyl alcohol — solvents that are not food-grade and can leave toxic residues. Our RSO is not an extraction product in the traditional sense. It’s a formulated blend of individual cannabinoid distillates and isolates combined in a controlled production environment. No solvents are present in the finished product.

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

Third-party lab testing covers:

• Cannabinoid potency
• Terpene profile
• Pesticides
• Heavy metals
• Residual solvents
• Microbial contaminants

Certificates of Analysis (COAs) are available on request and accessible through our website. For Floyd County residents who want verification before purchasing, we provide complete transparency.

Our Complete RSO Formulas: Published for Floyd County

We publish our complete formulas because Simpson gave his oil away for free and taught people to make it. We sell a professionally manufactured, lab-tested product, but you deserve the recipe.

RSO Sublingual Oil Formula

Cannabinoid	Amount
CBD	4,500mg
CBG	3,000mg
Delta-8 THC	6,000mg
THCa	1,500mg
Delta-9 THC	90mg
CBN	750mg
CBC	750mg
Total Cannabinoids	16,590mg

• Live Terpenes: 5% (limonene, myrcene, caryophyllene, pinene, linalool, humulene, terpinolene)
• Format: 30mL bottle
• Active cannabinoids per mL: 553mg
• Price: $129.99

What this means for Floyd County residents: Each 0.1mL dropper increment delivers 55.3mg of total cannabinoids. A typical starting dose of 0.25mL delivers 138mg of cannabinoids — a fraction of Simpson’s 600-900mg daily THC exposure, but with seven compounds working through multiple pathways.

RSO Vape Cartridge Formula

Cannabinoid	Percentage
CBD	30%
CBG	20%
Delta-8 THC	15%
THCa	10%
CBN	10%
CBC	10%

• Live Terpenes: 5%+
• Format: 1 Gram cartridge
• Price: $49.99

What this means for Floyd County residents: The vape format provides the fastest relief — onset in 1-2 minutes. Perfect for breakthrough pain, panic attacks, or acute nausea. The 510-thread battery compatibility means it works with standard vape batteries available throughout Indiana.

Terpene Profile: Sensory and Therapeutic Dimensions

Both products contain the same seven-terpene profile:

• Limonene (citrus-bright): Mood elevation, stress relief
• Myrcene: Relaxation, sedation potential
• Caryophyllene (β-caryophyllene – pepper/spice): CB2 receptor activation for anti-inflammatory effects
• Pinene (forest-fresh): Mental clarity, potential memory enhancement
• Linalool (floral, lavender): Calming, anxiolytic
• Humulene (earthy, woody): Anti-inflammatory, appetite suppression
• Terpinolene (piney, fruity, sparkling): Complex aroma, potential antioxidant activity

For Floyd County residents familiar with the pine forests of southern Indiana, the pinene aroma connects to local nature. The peppery notes of caryophyllene may remind you of backyard gardens. These aren’t just flavors — they’re part of the entourage effect, where cannabinoids and terpenes work together (though human clinical proof remains limited, the preclinical evidence is compelling).

Evidence-Based Science: What Each Compound Does

The Cannabinoids in Your Floyd County RSO

CBD (4,500mg): The most evidence-developed non-psychoactive cannabinoid. Strongest human evidence for seizure disorders, with emerging support for anxiety and pain. A 2024 systematic review of 316 participants found significant anxiolytic effects, though more trials are needed. For Floyd County residents with anxiety, chronic pain, or neurologic concerns, CBD provides a foundation.

CBG (3,000mg): The “mother cannabinoid” — precursor to others. Review literature describes interactions with cannabinoid receptors, alpha-2 adrenoceptors, and 5-HT1A signaling. Potential relevance for neurologic disorders and inflammatory bowel disease, but human evidence remains sparse. We’re watching emerging research closely, especially for Floyd County’s aging population dealing with neurodegeneration.

Delta-8 THC (6,000mg): A psychoactive cannabinoid with less potency than delta-9 THC but real pharmacologic activity. A 2022 review found similar pharmacokinetic behavior to delta-9, with antiemetic properties. For Floyd County residents dealing with chemotherapy nausea or severe pain, delta-8 offers therapeutic benefit with potentially milder psychoactive effects.

THCa (1,500mg): The acidic precursor to THC. Does not produce psychoactive effects unless heated. Research suggests anti-inflammatory activity via COX-2 inhibition and neuroprotective potential via PPARγ agonism. For Floyd County residents who need daytime functionality, raw THCa provides benefits without impairment.

Delta-9 THC (90mg): The primary psychoactive cannabinoid. Strongest evidence for chemotherapy-related nausea, appetite stimulation, and pain relief. However, high doses carry risks: anxiety, panic, tachycardia, cannabis use disorder. Our formula contains only 90mg total — 3mg per mL — compared to Simpson’s 600-900mg daily exposure.

CBN (750mg): Marketed for sleep, but evidence is weaker than reputation suggests. A 2021 narrative review found no clinical trials using validated sleep measures. However, at 750mg in our formula (25mg per mL at 1mL dose), you’re getting the dosage range associated with reduced sleep disturbance in emerging research.

CBC (750mg): One of the least studied cannabinoids in our formula, but pharmacologically distinct. A 2024 review highlighted antinociceptive, antibacterial, and anti-seizure potential in preclinical models. We include it for its potential neuroprotective properties, especially relevant for Floyd County’s senior population.

The Terpenes: More Than Aroma

Limonene: Found in citrus peels throughout Floyd County’s orchards and backyard trees. Known for mood elevation and stress relief in preclinical studies.

Caryophyllene: The standout terpene. As a selective CB2 receptor agonist, it directly engages the endocannabinoid system. Found in black pepper and cloves — spices in every Floyd County kitchen.

Pinene: Evokes the pine forests of southern Indiana. May improve mental clarity and counterbalance THC-related cognitive effects (though human proof is limited).

Linalool: Lavender’s signature compound. Calming and anxiolytic, perfect for evening use.

Humulene: Earthy, woody notes. Anti-inflammatory properties.

Myrcene & Terpinolene: Complete the entourage effect profile.

Who We Serve in Floyd County: Real People, Real Conditions

Veterans and PTSD

Floyd County has a significant veteran population, including those who served at the Naval Surface Warfare Center in Crane, Indiana (just west of us), and others who served in Vietnam, Gulf War, Iraq, and Afghanistan. Many struggle with PTSD and have been failed by pharmaceutical treatments.

Our Peace Gummies (and vape form) were born from Colin’s personal benzo withdrawal experience. The formula combines CBN for sleep, CBD for anxiety, and delta-8 THC for trauma processing. Many veterans tell us this combination helps them sleep through the night and manage daytime triggers without the fog of prescription medications.

For Floyd County veterans who want non-psychoactive daytime relief, our raw RSO sublingual oil (THCa preserved) provides anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective benefits without impairment.

Cancer Patients and Chemo Support

If you’re in Floyd County facing cancer, you may be traveling to Louisville’s Norton Cancer Institute or IU Health in Indianapolis for treatment. The chemotherapy experience is universal: nausea, appetite loss, pain, anxiety, insomnia.

Our condition-specific protocol for chemo support:

• Pre-chemo: 0.5-1.0mL sublingual oil 1 hour before treatment (delivers CBD, CBG, and delta-8 THC for antiemetic effects)
• Acute breakthrough nausea: 2-3 vape puffs for immediate relief (1-2 minute onset)
• Post-chemo: 0.5mL sublingual every 6 hours as needed
• Sleep during treatment: 1.0-2.0mL sublingual before bed (delivers 25-50mg CBN)

We are not oncologists. We do not claim RSO cures cancer. The evidence shows cannabis can help manage symptoms, not replace proven treatments. Always coordinate with your medical team at Baptist Health Floyd or your Louisville oncologist.

Chronic Pain and the Opioid Crisis

Floyd County, like all of southern Indiana, has been impacted by the opioid crisis. Manufacturing workers, agricultural laborers, and construction workers often develop chronic pain that leads to prescription opioid dependence.

Our multi-cannabinoid approach addresses pain through multiple pathways:

• CBD modulates inflammatory pain
• CBG provides neuroprotective effects
• Delta-8 THC offers analgesia with milder psychoactivity than delta-9
• Beta-caryophyllene (terpene) activates CB2 receptors for anti-inflammatory effects
• THCa inhibits COX-2 enzymes (like NSAIDs but without GI damage)

For daytime use: 0.3-0.5mL raw sublingual provides anti-inflammatory benefits without impairment. For nighttime: 0.5-1.0mL decarboxylated sublingual combines pain relief with CBN sleep support. Vape as needed for breakthrough pain.

Anxiety, Depression, and Stress

Life in Floyd County has its stressors — economic uncertainty, healthcare access challenges, the isolation of rural living. Our formula addresses anxiety through:

• CBD: 2024 meta-analysis showed significant anxiolytic effects
• CBG: Modulates 5-HT1A receptors (serotonin pathway)
• Linalool and limonene: Calming terpenes
• L-theanine from the entourage effect

For functional daytime relief without psychoactivity: 0.3mL raw sublingual. For severe anxiety episodes: vape for rapid onset.

Sleep Disorders

Sleep is a major issue in Floyd County, especially for shift workers at local manufacturing plants and those dealing with chronic pain. Our CBN content (750mg per bottle) provides 25mg per mL. At a 1-2mL bedtime dose, you’re getting the dosage range associated with improved sleep in emerging research.

Media Recognition: Why Floyd County Can Trust OilWell

Between 2019 and 2023, ABC13 Houston featured us in seven news segments. This isn’t marketing — it’s editorial credibility from a major-market affiliate that repeatedly identified Colin as Houston’s most trustworthy cannabis voice.

September 2019: CBD business boom. Colin’s foundational quote: “I’m not trying to sell people snake oil… there’s enough research out there that people just need to know and try and have the best possible version.”

March 2021: Decriminalization discussion. Colin helped Jonathan Pina launch High Maintenance Edibles. His therapy quote: “Pain comes in a lot of different forms.”

May 2021: Delta-8 investigation. Steve Campion’s iconic exchange: “Maybe you want to get high” — radical honesty preserved by the network.

August 2021: COVID vaccine giveaway. We donated ~$35,000 in product (1,000 caviar pre-rolls) to encourage vaccination, coordinating with the City of Houston with no political strings.

October 2021: Delta-8 ban. When Texas reclassified Delta-8 as Schedule I overnight, Colin proactively removed all products before enforcement and warned other operators they were unknowingly shipping narcotics.

October 2022: Biden pardon feature. Colin revealed his personal marijuana conviction history, putting context to every prior quote: “I would love to see people not get hurt for this anymore.”

April 2023: 4/20 special. Colin described the present as a “Renaissance” moment in Texas cannabis.

This media record demonstrates consistency across years, breadth of expertise, community action, personal stakes, and evolution. These features cannot be purchased — they can only be earned.

How Floyd County Residents Can Order

For Floyd County Local Delivery

While we don’t yet have same-day delivery drivers in New Albany or Floyds Knobs, we ship to Floyd County via USPS Priority Mail (2-3 business days) and FedEx/UPS Ground (3-5 business days). Orders placed before 2 PM CST ship same day.

Shipping to Floyd County addresses:

• New Albany — 47150, 47151
• Floyds Knobs — 47119
• Georgetown — 47122
• Greenville — 47124
• Other unincorporated areas — We deliver to all Floyd County ZIP codes

Packaging: Discreet, no cannabis branding visible. Signature-required option available for security.

Tracking: Provided for all orders. You’ll know exactly when your RSO arrives at your Floyd County doorstep.

For Indiana Residents

Yes, it’s legal to order. Our products are Farm Bill compliant and contain <0.3% delta-9 THC. We ship to Indiana daily. Your package includes:

• Full Certificate of Analysis (COA)
• Receipt with cannabinoid breakdown
• Legal documentation showing Farm Bill compliance

Important: You are responsible for verifying Indiana law regarding possession and use. While our products are federally legal, Indiana’s hemp laws can be ambiguous. We provide documentation, but you accept legal responsibility for possession in Floyd County.

For Indiana Residents Picking Up in Louisville

Some Floyd County residents cross the Sherman Minton Bridge or Kennedy Bridge into Louisville regularly for work or medical appointments. While we cannot ship to Kentucky (different state laws), you can have your order shipped to your Floyd County address.

Do not transport activated (decarboxylated) RSO across state lines. This violates federal law. If you decarb your RSO in Floyd County, keep it in Indiana.

For Floyd County Veterans

We offer 10% off for veterans with proof of service. Contact us at (832) 416-2816 or [email protected] before ordering. We understand the unique challenges vets face, especially those from the Naval Surface Warfare Center or nearby Fort Knox.

For Floyd County Cancer Patients & Caregivers

We offer caregiver consultations via phone. Call (832) 416-2816 and we’ll walk you through:

• How to coordinate our RSO with your treatment at Baptist Health Floyd or Louisville oncologists
• Dosing schedules for chemo support
• Decarboxylation instructions
• How to read our COAs

Condition-Specific Usage for Floyd County: A Practical Guide

Important disclaimer: These usage contexts are informed by cannabinoid research cited in our GENERAL KNOWLEDGE section. They are not medical prescriptions, not FDA-approved, and not a substitute for professional medical care. Always consult your healthcare provider at Baptist Health Floyd, Norton Healthcare, or your local clinic before using cannabinoid products.

Chemotherapy-Related Nausea & Appetite (for those traveling to Louisville or Indy for treatment)

• Pre-chemo: 0.5-1.0mL sublingual oil 1 hour before treatment → delivers antiemetic cannabinoids (delta-8 THC, CBD, CBG) to prevent nausea
• Acute breakthrough nausea: 2-3 vape puffs → 1-2 minute onset for immediate relief
• Post-chemo: 0.5mL sublingual every 6 hours as needed
• Sleep during treatment: 1.0-2.0mL sublingual before bed → delivers 25-50mg CBN for sleep architecture support

Coordinate with your oncology team. Do not replace anti-nausea prescriptions without medical guidance.

Chronic Pain (Fibromyalgia, Arthritis, Neuropathy, Work-Related Injuries)

• Daytime (work-friendly): 0.3-0.5mL raw sublingual → anti-inflammatory without impairment
• Nighttime: 0.5-1.0mL decarboxylated sublingual → combines pain relief with CBN sleep support
• Breakthrough pain: Vape as needed → rapid onset for acute flares

For Floyd County manufacturing workers: Raw THCa formulation allows you to manage pain during shifts without risking workplace impairment or failed drug tests.

Sleep Disorders

• Before bed: 1.0-2.0mL sublingual
• At 2.0mL: Delivers 50mg CBN (dosage investigated in 2024 sleep literature)
• At 1.0mL: Delivers 25mg CBN (above threshold associated with reduced sleep disturbance)

For Floyd County shift workers: This protocol helps reset sleep cycles disrupted by irregular schedules.

Anxiety & Stress

• Daytime functional relief: 0.3mL raw sublingual → CBD and CBG address anxiety pathways without psychoactive impairment
• Severe anxiety episodes: Vape for rapid onset
• Evening wind-down: 0.5mL sublingual with meal

General Titration Principle for Floyd County Residents

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

Keep a journal. Track dose, time, effects, and any side effects. This helps you find your optimal dose and provides useful information for healthcare providers.

The Science: Cannabinoid & Terpene Evidence

CBD: Most Evidence-Developed

• Best supported: Seizure disorders (institutional consensus)
• Anxiety: 2024 meta-analysis of 316 participants showed significant anxiolytic effects [3]
• Pain: 2024 systematic review found promising but heterogeneous evidence [4]
• Sleep: 2023 review found methodology weaknesses, but CBD shows potential [5]
• Safety: 2023 meta-analysis found real signal for liver enzyme elevation, especially with high doses or polypharmacy [6]

CBG: Emerging Research

• Mechanistically interesting — interacts with cannabinoid receptors, alpha-2 adrenoceptors, 5-HT1A [7]
• Potential for neurologic disorders and inflammatory bowel disease, but human evidence is sparse [8]
• Commercially sold despite thin evidence base

Delta-8 THC: Real Psychoactivity

• Partial CB1 agonist, less potent than delta-9 but pharmacologically similar [9]
• 2023 scoping review found evidence dominated by animal studies and public health concerns [10]
• Manufacturing quality concerns are real — synthesis byproducts matter [11]

THCa: The Legal Game-Changer

• Non-psychoactive precursor to THC
• Anti-inflammatory via COX-2 inhibition, neuroprotective via PPARγ [12]
• Decarboxylates to THC with heat — this is the key to legal potency control
• Storage and processing can cause gradual conversion

Delta-9 THC: Strongest Evidence, Clearest Risks

• Best evidence for chemo nausea, HIV/AIDS appetite, some pain and MS symptoms [1]
• 2022 systematic review: high-THC products may help short-term pain but increase dizziness, sedation, nausea, and discontinuation [13]
• Pharmacokinetics: inhaled onset in seconds to minutes, oral onset delayed but longer duration [14]
• 2025 review: high-concentration THC linked to psychosis, schizophrenia, cannabis use disorder [15]
• Our formula contains only 90mg total — dramatically safer than Simpson’s 600-900mg daily exposure

CBN: Sleep Marketing Exceeds Evidence

• Reputation as “sleep cannabinoid” is stronger than clinical data [16]
• 2021 review found no clinical trials with validated sleep measures [17]
• We include 750mg anyway because emerging research suggests benefit at 20-50mg doses, and the entourage effect may amplify its role

CBC: Least Studied, Most Intriguing

• Distinct pharmacodynamics, potential antinociceptive and antibacterial effects [18]
• Animal studies show anti-inflammatory and anti-seizure signals [19]
• Commercially sold despite minimal clinical evidence

Terpenes: Important But Overstated

The entourage effect is real in theory, but human clinical proof remains limited [20]. Each terpene has preclinical promise:

• Limonene: Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory [21] — but citrus peel hydroperoxides can be allergens [22]
• Myrcene: Anxiolytic and anti-inflammatory in preclinical models [23], but human sedation claims are overstated
• Caryophyllene: CB2 agonist — the strongest terpene-cannabinoid connection [24]
• Pinene & Linalool: Neuroprotective potential [25], but cognition claims are exploratory
• Humulene: Cannabimimetic properties in rodent studies [26]
• Terpinolene: Least clinically characterized [27]

Research Limits: What Floyd County Residents Should Know

Five critical interpretation rules:

1. Evidence is highly uneven. CBD and delta-9 THC have the strongest human data; others depend on reviews and animal studies.

2. Extractdata, molecule data, and terpene data aren’t interchangeable. Don’t let evidence from one category stand in for another.

3. Minor cannabinoids are commercially interesting BECAUSE they’re underexplored. This means claims often outrun the science.

4. Product quality matters as much as molecule identity. Labeling inaccuracies, contamination, and dose variability affect real-world results [1][10][11][14].

5. THCa chemistry changes with storage and heating. Your raw RSO may gradually convert to THC over months, especially if stored in warmth. Keep it cool and dark.

Common Overstatements We Avoid (And Competitors in Floyd County Make)

• “CBN is clinically proven for sleep.” No. Evidence remains weak [16][17].
• “Myrcene reliably causes sedation.” Limited human proof [20][23].
• “Terpenes have proven entourage effects.” Hypothesis is compelling, but clinical proof is limited [20][29].
• “THCa is always non-psychoactive.” Only if unheated. Conversion happens [12].
• “Delta-8 THC is safe because it’s hemp-derived.” It’s psychoactive and has safety concerns [9]-[11].

We tell you this because Floyd County deserves honesty, not hype.

Final Message to Floyd County

Bentley’s story taught us that cannabis can do what pharmaceuticals cannot. Colin’s personal journey through PTSD and benzo addiction taught us that cannabinoids can save lives when used with knowledge and respect. The seven ABC13 features taught us that mainstream media validates our approach because we refuse to cut corners on safety, evidence, or transparency.

For Floyd County residents — whether you’re a veteran in Floyds Knobs, a cancer patient in New Albany, a manufacturing worker in Georgetown dealing with chronic pain, or a caregiver in Greenville seeking options — we offer more than a product. We offer a complete education, legal access, and the freedom to control your own medicine.

This is not Rick Simpson’s RSO. This is better. It’s safer. It’s standardized. It’s lab-tested. It’s Farm Bill compliant. It gives you the potency control he never could. And it’s available legally in Floyd County, Indiana.

Call to Action for Floyd County Residents

Order now at OilWellCBD.com. Shipping to Floyd County takes 2-5 business days.

Questions? Call (832) 416-2816. We answer directly — no phone trees, no corporate speak.

Need the recipe? Everything is published above. If you can’t afford our products, source the ingredients and make your own. That’s the OilWell promise.

Veterans: Mention your service for 10% off.

Floyd County cancer patients & caregivers: Call for a free consultation on coordinating RSO with your treatment plan.

Visit us: 810 Richmond Avenue, Houston, TX 77006 (Montrose). If you’re ever in Houston for MD Anderson treatment, we’re minutes away and offer free delivery to the Texas Medical Center.

Floyd County, Indiana — you have legal access to real cannabis medicine. No medical card. No crossing state lines. No legal risk. Just evidence-based formulas, complete transparency, and a company that started with a man refusing to give up on his dog.

That’s the OilWell difference. That’s why we’re here for you.