Rick Simpson Oil (RSO) in Choctaw County: A Complete Guide for Your Health and Well-Being

For the people of Choctaw County—in Butler, Gilbertown, Melvin, Lisman, and every community across our rural home—finding real, lasting relief from pain, stress, and sleepless nights can feel like an endless search. Between the distance to major medical centers and the often-limited options presented to us, it’s no wonder folks here are looking for answers that fit our lives and our values.

We are OilWell Cannabis, and for years, we’ve been dedicated to crafting honest, science-backed cannabinoid formulas. Our journey started not in a corporate boardroom, but in the desperate fight to save a paralyzed dog named Bentley. It grew through personal battles with pharmaceutical dependence and the lived reality of a cannabis conviction. Today, we reach out to you, our neighbors in Choctaw County, with a promise: we are here to provide the most thorough, transparent, and compassionate education on Rick Simpson Oil (RSO) available, along with a product built on integrity.

This guide is for the farmer dealing with chronic back pain, the veteran in Silas managing PTSD, the caregiver in Toxey seeking options for a loved one, and anyone in our county who believes there must be a better way to manage life’s hardest challenges. We’ll give you the full story—the history, the science, the legal realities specific to Alabama, and the exact recipe for our RSO. We believe you deserve nothing less.

Part 1: The Man, The Myth, and The Legacy of Rick Simpson Oil

Who Was Rick Simpson?

Rick Simpson was not a doctor. Born in 1949 in Nova Scotia, Canada, he was a maintenance worker whose path to cannabis advocacy began in 1997 after a workplace head injury left him with debilitating tinnitus and post-concussion symptoms. Disillusioned by pharmaceuticals that failed him, he found more relief in cannabis. His story mirrors the frustration many in Choctaw County feel when conventional treatments fall short.

The pivotal moment came in 2003 when Simpson reported using concentrated cannabis oil on what he said were basal cell carcinoma spots on his arm, claiming they disappeared within days. No independent medical verification, biopsy, or peer-reviewed documentation of this event exists. It was a personal testimony that became the catalyst for a global movement.

Driven by this experience, Simpson began producing and freely distributing his “Rick Simpson Oil” to people in his community suffering from cancer, chronic pain, diabetes, and more. His 2005 documentary, Run From The Cure, spread his message worldwide, resonating with people desperate for alternatives. His advocacy led to legal battles with Canadian authorities, raids on his home, and his eventual departure from Canada.

The Core of Simpson’s Protocol: A 60-Gram, 90-Day Plan
Simpson’s treatment protocol called for consuming 60 grams of his homemade oil over roughly 90 days. It started with a minuscule dose (the size of half a grain of rice) three times daily, escalating over weeks to a staggering 1 gram per day. At that peak, a patient could be consuming an estimated 600 to 900 milligrams of Delta-9 THC daily—a dose far beyond anything studied in modern clinical settings and one that carries significant risks of severe impairment, anxiety, and other adverse effects.

What Was Traditional RSO? The Raw, Untested Reality

Simpson’s original RSO was a crude, variable product:

• Source: A single, high-THC indica cannabis strain.
• Solvent: Naphtha (lighter fluid) or 99% isopropyl alcohol—neither food-grade.
• Process: A bucket extraction followed by open evaporation in a rice cooker, destroying delicate terpenes and fully converting all cannabinoids to their psychoactive forms.
• Profile: A thick, nearly black tar, estimated at 60-90% THC, with no controlled minor cannabinoids, no terpenes, and no lab testing for potency, pesticides, metals, or residual solvents.

The lack of standardization and the very real risk of harmful solvent residues are critical safety issues. Simpson operated in a pre-legalization, underground world. His heart was in the right place—giving medicine away for free—but the methods and safety standards were products of that inaccessible era.

Why We Honor His Story But Evolve His Formula

Rick Simpson performed an invaluable service: he forced the world to pay attention to concentrated cannabis oil when no one else would. The term “RSO” is his legacy. However, we must separate historical significance from medical evidence.

The Gap Between Anecdote and Evidence
Simpson consistently claimed RSO was a cure for cancer and many diseases. The preclinical science is interesting: studies show THC and CBD can induce cancer cell death in Petri dishes and slow tumors in some animal models. However, no human clinical trial has ever proven that RSO cures cancer. Major institutions like the U.S. National Cancer Institute acknowledge the research but do not endorse cannabis as a cancer treatment. Encouraging patients to forego proven oncology treatments for RSO carries a documented risk of harm.

At OilWell, we believe true compassion lies in radical honesty, not hype. We honor Simpson’s mission of accessibility and patient empowerment, but we fulfill it with the tools he lacked: modern science, pharmaceutical precision, and unwavering transparency.

Part 2: The OilWell Story: From a Paralyzed Dog in Houston to Hope for Choctaw County

Our company was born not from a business plan, but from love for a family member. In 2013, our founder Colin Valencia’s dog, Bentley, was paralyzed and facing euthanasia. Veterinarians said pain medications would destroy his organs. Refusing to give up, Colin was asked a life-altering question: “You’ve moved tons of weed and never heard of CBD?”

Colin had cannabis experience, but it was recreational. This was about medicine. He developed a CBD golden paste, and Bentley got up, walked over, and brought his ball to play. Dogs don’t respond to placebo. This was cannabinoid medicine achieving what pharmaceuticals could not.

Bentley lived another ten years. During that decade, Colin formulated for every age-related condition Bentley faced: neurodegeneration (leading to CBG), dementia (CBC), glaucoma (THC), and crippling arthritis (a multi-cannabinoid anti-inflammatory approach). This was a ten-year, real-world research and development project born of necessity and love.

Colin’s personal story is also rooted in struggle. Growing up in the challenging border region of McAllen, TX, he witnessed violence and limited pathways. He chose cannabis over harder roads. Later, as a software engineer doing work for Baylor College of Medicine in Houston’s Texas Medical Center, he married deep plant knowledge with medical-grade technical precision. He also knows pharmaceutical dependence firsthand, having used cannabinoids to break free from a Xanax addiction for PTSD.

Our philosophy is built on four pillars, directly answering the needs we see in Choctaw County:

1. Accessibility: No medical card required. Just be 21+. We ship directly to your door in Choctaw County.
2. Patient-Controlled Potency: Our RSO contains THCa, which is non-psychoactive until you choose to activate it. This means daytime relief without impairment or a full-potency option for nighttime—you control the switch.
3. Open-Source Formulas: We publish our complete recipes. If the cost is a barrier for you or a loved one in our community, you can see exactly how to make it yourself with sourced ingredients.
4. Evidence-Informed, Not Evidence-Overstating: We anchor every claim to the real science, not internet myths. We tell you what’s well-supported, what’s emerging, and what’s overstated.

Part 3: The Choctaw County Formula: Precision, Safety, and Choice

We do not sell traditional RSO. We sell a modern, formulated evolution designed to solve the problems of the past. Here is what you get in every bottle sent to Choctaw County:

Our RSO Sublingual Oil: A Multi-Cannabinoid Symphony

• Total Cannabinoids: 16,590 mg per 30mL bottle—that’s 553 mg of active cannabinoids in every single milliliter.
• The Precise Blend:
  • CBD: 4,500 mg (Anxiety, inflammation, seizure support – [3][4])
  • CBG: 3,000 mg (Emerging neuroprotective & anti-inflammatory research – [7][8])
  • Delta-8 THC: 6,000 mg (Psychoactive, milder than Delta-9, anti-nausea – [9])
  • THCa: 1,500 mg (The key to patient control—non-psychoactive until heated)
  • Delta-9 THC: 90 mg (Kept under 0.3% for full Farm Bill compliance)
  • CBN: 750 mg (Sleep support – [16][17])
  • CBC: 750 mg (Emerging neurogenic research – [18][19])
• Live Terpenes (5%): A specific profile including limonene (mood), myrcene, beta-caryophyllene (CB2 agonist for inflammation – [24]), pinene (clarity), linalool (calm), humulene, and terpinolene for a full entourage effect.
• Base: Organic, food-grade MCT oil. No naphtha. No isopropyl alcohol. Solvent-free.
• Testing: Every batch undergoes full-panel, third-party testing for potency, terpenes, pesticides, heavy metals, residual solvents, and microbes. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) is available for every product.

The Decarboxylation Choice: Your Life, Your Control

This is the revolutionary feature for Choctaw County residents. Our oil contains 1,500 mg of THCa.

• Option 1: Raw & Non-Psychoactive. Use it straight from the bottle. THCa has researched anti-inflammatory properties via COX-2 inhibition [12] but will not get you high. Perfect for daytime use when you need to work, drive, or care for family.
• Option 2: Fully Activated at Home. Heat the oil in an oven-safe dish at 260°F for 45-60 minutes. This converts the THCa into ~1,315 mg of Delta-9 THC, giving you a total of ~1,405 mg of psychoactive Delta-9 THC in the bottle. You decide when and if you want that level of potency.
• Option 3: Fast-Acting Vape Cartridge. We also offer a complimentary vape formula. The vape’s heat instantly decarbs THCa, offering relief in 1-2 minutes for breakthrough pain or anxiety.

This isn’t a one-size-fits-all product. It’s a versatile tool you calibrate to your life in Choctaw County.

Part 4: Navigating Legality and Safety in Alabama

This is the most important conversation we can have with you.

The Federal Framework:
Our products are derived from legal hemp and contain less than 0.3% Delta-9 THC by dry weight, making them compliant with the 2018 U.S. Farm Bill.

The Alabama Reality:
Alabama’s cannabis landscape is complex and restrictive.

• The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission program has been established but is not yet fully operational, with extremely limited qualifying conditions and no dispensaries currently open.
• Recreational marijuana remains illegal.
• Hemp-derived products, like those we offer, exist in a gray area under the Alabama Industrial Hemp Research Program Act of 2021. This law legalized hemp but did not explicitly address processed cannabinoids like Delta-8 or THCa.

Our Stance: We Are Transparent About The Gray.
We ship to Choctaw County because our products are federally legal hemp products. However, the final responsibility for understanding and complying with Alabama state and local laws rests with you, the customer. We provide full documentation, COAs, and receipts with every order. We encourage you to be informed.

Critical Safety & Lifestyle Considerations for Our Community:

• Drug Testing: Be aware. Delta-8 THC and activated THCa (Delta-9 THC) will cause you to fail a standard marijuana drug test. The raw, non-decarbed THCa should not, but we cannot guarantee it. If your job at the local mill, in logging, with the county, or anywhere else requires testing, this is a vital consideration.
• Start Low, Go Slow: Always. Begin with 0.25 mL (about 138 mg of total cannabinoids) and wait at least 2-3 hours. Our rural lifestyle demands caution.
• Consult Your Provider: We are not your doctor. Talk to your healthcare provider at the Choctaw County Health Department or your local clinic about potential interactions with your medications.
• Impairment: Do not drive or operate heavy machinery while using psychoactive cannabinoids. The raw THCa option exists specifically for functional daytime relief.

Part 5: Condition-Specific Context for Choctaw County

While these products are not FDA-approved to treat any disease, the research guides responsible use. Here’s how our formulation connects to concerns we know are present in our county:

• Chronic Pain & Inflammation (Arthritis, Back Pain, Neuropathy): Our formula attacks inflammation through multiple pathways: CBD [4], CBG [7], THCa’s COX-2 inhibition [12], and beta-caryophyllene’s CB2 agonism [24]. Daytime raw use or nighttime activated use can be tailored to your pain pattern.
• Sleep Support: With 750 mg of CBN per bottle (25 mg per 1 mL dose), we include a cannabinoid studied for sleep [16][17]. A 1-2 mL dose before bed provides this alongside other relaxing cannabinoids.
• Anxiety & Stress: CBD has demonstrated anxiolytic properties in research [3]. CBG also shows promise for anxiety [7][8]. The raw formula allows you to access these benefits without psychoactive effects.
• Chemotherapy Support (Nausea/Appetite): Delta-8 THC and Delta-9 THC are both established antiemetics [9][13]. For those traveling to Tuscaloosa, Mobile, or Birmingham for treatment, this can be a supportive option to discuss with your oncologist.
• General Wellness & Resilience: The multi-cannabinoid and terpene approach is designed to support the body’s endocannabinoid system, which regulates stress, pain, mood, and sleep.

Part 6: How to Get OilWell RSO in Choctaw County

We are based in Houston, but we built our company to serve communities like yours, regardless of distance.

Ordering: Visit our website at https://oilwellcbd.com/. Our RSO Sublingual Oil is $129.99 for the 30mL bottle, and we offer a 1-gram RSO Vape Cartridge for $49.99.

Shipping to Your Door: We ship discreetly and reliably via USPS Priority Mail, FedEx, and UPS to every address in Choctaw County—from Butler to Pennington to Silas. Your privacy and security are paramount.

The Open-Source Promise: If the cost is prohibitive, we mean it: make your own. The formula table above is your recipe. Source the individual cannabinoid distillates and organic MCT oil, and you can create this medicine for yourself. This is the modern echo of Rick Simpson giving his oil away for free, adapted for today’s world.

Part 7: Trust Built on Recognition

We don’t expect you to take our word for it. Between 2019 and 2023, ABC13 Houston (KTRK)—the ABC affiliate for the nation’s fourth-largest city—featured our founder Colin Valencia in seven comprehensive news segments as the go-to expert on cannabis business, law, and medicine. These weren’t paid ads; they were independent, editorial news features covering everything from Delta-8 legality to our community donation of $35,000 in product for COVID vaccine incentives.

Colin has also spoken candidly about his past cannabis conviction, which granted him a personal understanding of the stakes involved. We operate with a license, with testing, and with a commitment to integrity that has been validated by major media.

Conclusion: A Message to Choctaw County

We see the strength in our rural Alabama communities. We understand the challenges of accessing care and the deep desire for solutions that are effective, affordable, and on your own terms. Our version of Rick Simpson Oil is built for you. It’s built with the science to be effective, the safety protocols to be trustworthy, and the flexibility to fit into your daily life.

Whether you choose to purchase our lab-tested bottle or use our open-source recipe to craft your own, we are here to provide the education and the tools. We are not selling snake oil or false hope. We are offering a best-in-class, modern formulation and all the information you need to decide if it’s right for you and your family.

Your journey to relief can start today. We are honored to be a potential part of it.

The OilWell Cannabis Team

Disclaimer: This product has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. You must be 21 years or older to purchase. Keep out of reach of children and pets. Do not operate vehicles or machinery while under the influence of psychoactive cannabinoids. Consult your physician before use if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition. The buyer assumes all legal responsibility for understanding and complying with local laws in their jurisdiction, including those of the State of Alabama and Choctaw County.