Rick Simpson Oil (RSO) in Lewis County, Kentucky: The Complete Guide by OilWell Cannabis

If you’re reading this in Lewis County, you’re probably looking for straight answers about Rick Simpson Oil—maybe because conventional medicine hasn’t delivered the relief you need, maybe because you or someone you love is facing a health crisis and you’re searching for options, or maybe because you’ve heard about RSO from someone in Vanceburg, Tollesboro, or down near the Ohio River and you want to understand what it actually is before making a decision. We get it. Here in Lewis County, we don’t have the luxury of walking into a dispensary on every corner. The nearest major medical centers are hours away in Ashland or Portsmouth. And when you’re dealing with chronic pain, cancer support, PTSD, or sleep that won’t come, you need real information—not hype, not promises, but honest science you can verify for yourself.

That’s exactly why we created this guide. We’re OilWell Cannabis, a Houston-based company founded by Colin Valencia, and we’ve spent years building what we believe is the most transparent, evidence-based RSO formula available anywhere. We ship nationwide, including right here to Lewis County, and we’re publishing our complete formulas—not just the marketing version—so you can see exactly what you’re getting and why.

Understanding RSO: Why It Matters in Lewis County

Rick Simpson Oil isn’t some new fad. It’s a name that’s been around since 2003, when a Canadian power engineer named Rick Simpson claimed that concentrated cannabis oil removed his skin cancer. Simpson wasn’t a doctor—he was a blue-collar tradesman from Nova Scotia who got hurt on the job, found no relief from prescription medications, and turned to cannabis out of desperation. When his doctor refused to discuss it, he started making his own oil using naphtha solvent and high-THC indica strains, giving it away for free to cancer patients and others in his community. His story spread through the underground documentary Run From The Cure, and the term “RSO” became shorthand for any thick, black, high-THC cannabis extract.

Here’s what you need to know if you’re in Lewis County: That original RSO was crude, unstandardized, and carried real risks—toxic solvents, no lab testing, variable potency from batch to batch. Most importantly, Simpson’s cancer-cure claims have never been validated in human clinical trials. The National Cancer Institute acknowledges preclinical research showing cannabinoids can affect cancer cells in petri dishes, but consistently states there is no proof that cannabis oil cures cancer in people. We say this directly because people in Eastern Kentucky deserve honest information, not false hope that could lead them to delay proven treatments.

The Traditional RSO Protocol vs. What We Offer

Simpson’s famous 60-gram, 90-day protocol called for consuming an enormous amount of oil—up to 1 gram per day at peak dosing. For context, that would deliver roughly 600-900mg of delta-9 THC daily, far beyond anything studied in controlled settings. That kind of exposure carries real risks: severe impairment, anxiety, rapid heart rate, and potential for cannabis use disorder. For someone in Lewis County trying to work, drive the winding roads along Route 9, or care for family, that level of psychoactivity simply isn’t practical.

Our approach is completely different. OilWell RSO is not traditional RSO—it’s a modern, multi-cannabinoid formulation designed for safety, precision, and patient control. Here’s how we diverge, and why that matters for life in Lewis County:

Our Story: From a Paralyzed Dog to Serving Kentucky

OilWell didn’t start in a boardroom—it started with a dog named Bentley. Colin Valencia’s rescue dog was paralyzed, facing euthanasia when vets said pain meds would destroy his organs. Refusing to give up, Colin discovered CBD through a rescue worker’s question: “You’ve moved how many tons of weed and you’ve never heard of CBD?” In desperation, he created a CBD golden paste. Bentley got up, walked over, and brought his ball to play. That wasn’t placebo—dogs don’t respond to placebo. Bentley lived another ten years, dying naturally at age twenty.

What this means for Lewis County: That same formulation knowledge Colin developed keeping Bentley alive is now available to you. Bentley faced neurodegeneration, dementia, glaucoma, and arthritis—all conditions that affect people across Eastern Kentucky, from the elderly in Vanceburg to veterans in the Kinniconick Valley. During those ten years, Colin learned that single cannabinoids weren’t enough. Bentley’s evolving conditions required precise multi-cannabinoid synergy—CBD for inflammation, CBG for neuroprotection, THCa for PPARγ activation, CBC for neurogenesis. That decade of real-world R&D, where a dog’s life depended on formula precision, became the foundation of our RSO.

Colin also knows pharmaceutical dependence personally. Growing up in McAllen, Texas—one of the most dangerous border regions in America—he saw violence most Kentuckians can only imagine. His best friends were killed or imprisoned. He left home at sixteen. When he developed PTSD and Xanax addiction, he used the cannabinoid knowledge from Bentley to quit cold turkey. Our Peace Gummies formula was created during midnight experiments while fighting through benzo withdrawal. Colin still uses the vape form personally for insomnia and severe PTSD. This isn’t theoretical knowledge—it’s lived experience, the same struggle many veterans and trauma survivors in Lewis County face daily.

Why We Publish Our Formulas: The Open-Source Promise

Rick Simpson gave his oil away for free and taught people how to make it. We honor that ethos by publishing our complete formulas publicly. If you’re in Lewis County and $129.99 for our sublingual oil isn’t in your budget, you can source the ingredients and make it yourself. Here’s the exact formula we use:

RSO Sublingual Oil Formula (30mL)

• CBD: 4,500mg (30% of total cannabinoids)
• CBG: 3,000mg (20%)
• Delta-8 THC: 6,000mg (40%)
• THCa: 1,500mg (10%)
• Delta-9 THC: 90mg (<0.3% Farm Bill compliant)
• CBN: 750mg (5%)
• CBC: 750mg (5%)
• Total: 16,590mg cannabinoids at 553mg/mL
• Live Terpenes: 5% (limonene, myrcene, caryophyllene, pinene, linalool, humulene, terpinolene)
• Carrier: Organic MCT oil

RSO Vape Cartridge Formula (1g)

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

For Lewis County’s DIY community—and we know you value self-reliance—we’ve also published Bentley’s original CBD golden paste recipe on our website. It’s the same formula that saved a paralyzed dog, and it’s free for any pet owner facing a similar crisis:

• ½ cup organic turmeric powder
• 1 cup water
• ⅓ cup unrefined organic coconut oil
• 1-2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• CBD oil (dose per pet’s weight)

Mix turmeric and water over low heat to form a paste, add coconut oil and pepper, cool and store. Mix with food twice daily.

Three Ways to Use Our RSO: Patient-Controlled Potency

In Lewis County, where many folks work in agriculture, construction, or commute to jobs in Morehead or Portsmouth, you need flexibility. Our product gives you three distinct usage options from one bottle:

Option 1: Raw (No Heat) – Daytime Use
Keep the THCa in its acidic form. All 1,500mg stays non-psychoactive. You get anti-inflammatory benefits via COX-2 inhibition and neuroprotective effects via PPARγ activation—zero impairment. Perfect for working the farm, driving the backroads to Olive Hill, or managing chronic pain while staying functional for your family.

Option 2: Fully Activated – Nighttime Use
Heat the oil at 260°F for 45-60 minutes in an oven-safe glass container. This converts 1,500mg THCa into approximately 1,315mg delta-9 THC. Combined with the existing 90mg delta-9 THC and 6,000mg delta-8 THC, you achieve full psychoactive potency comparable to traditional illegal RSO—100% legally, because you control the activation after purchase. This is for severe pain, cancer support, or when you need maximum therapeutic effect.

Option 3: Vape – Fast Relief
Our vape cartridge auto-decarboxylates at 400-450°F, delivering instant activation with 1-2 minute onset. Perfect for breakthrough pain, panic attacks, or acute nausea.

What the Science Actually Says: Evidence for Lewis County

We know folks in Eastern Kentucky are skeptical of claims—they’ve heard plenty of empty promises about coal jobs and miracle cures. So here’s exactly what the peer-reviewed literature shows for each compound in our formula, using the same evidence standards we apply to everyone:

CBD (4,500mg in our formula)

• Strongest human evidence: seizure disorders (FDA-approved Epidiolex)
• Modest evidence: chronic pain, anxiety, PTSD-related sleep disruption
• 2024 meta-analysis: significant anxiolytic signal but authors stress limited clinical samples
• 2024 pain review: promising but heterogeneous, quality still limiting broad claims
• Safety: liver enzyme elevation possible, especially with high doses or other meds

CBG (3,000mg)

• Mostly review-level and preclinical
• 2021 pharmacology review: interacts with CB1, CB2, alpha-2 adrenoceptors, 5-HT1A
• Potential: neurologic disorders, inflammatory bowel disease (early stage)
• Commercially sold despite thin evidence—exactly why we publish our amounts transparently

Delta-8 THC (6,000mg)

• 2022 review: similar pharmacokinetics to delta-9 THC, partial CB1 agonist, less potent
• 2023 scoping review: dominated by animal studies, public health concerns, adverse reports
• Reality: psychoactive, real pharmacologic activity, but less safety data than delta-9

THCa (1,500mg)

• Non-psychoactive precursor
• In vitro/rodent: anti-inflammatory (COX-2), neuroprotective (PPARγ)
• Critical caveat: converts to THC with heat—your control is what makes this legal and versatile

Delta-9 THC (90mg total)

• NCCIH best supports: chemo nausea, HIV/AIDS appetite, some MS/pain outcomes
• 2022 pain review: high-THC products may help short-term pain but increase dizziness, sedation, discontinuation
• 2025 mental health review: high-concentration THC linked to psychosis, schizophrenia, CUD
• Our dose: 90mg total vs. Simpson’s 600-900mg/day—dramatically safer

CBN (750mg)

• Marketed for sleep, but 2021 review found NO clinical trials using validated sleep questionnaires or polysomnography
• 2024 sleep review: overall cannabinoid sleep research still weak, need better trials
• We include it because it may contribute to entourage, but we don’t overstate the evidence

CBC (750mg)

• 2024 review: distinct pharmacodynamics, potential antinociceptive, antibacterial, anti-seizure (animal models)
• Commercially sold despite little evidence—again, why transparency matters

Terpenes (5% live terpenes)

• Limonene: antioxidant, anti-inflammatory (mostly preclinical); allergen concern when oxidized
• Myrcene: anxiolytic, analgesic in animal models; human evidence lacking
• Caryophyllene: CB2 agonist—most mechanistically interesting terpene, but still mostly preclinical
• Pinene: neuroprotective signals, but cognition claims are hypotheses
• Linalool: stress/mood potential, but human trials weak
• Humulene: anti-inflammatory in rodent models, cannabimimetic properties via CB1
• Terpinolene: least studied, dominated by in vitro/animal work

Bottom line for Lewis County: The entourage effect is plausible but not proven in humans. We include these compounds because the science is interesting and the safety profile is acceptable, not because we have definitive proof of synergy. That’s the honest education you deserve.

Shipping to Lewis County: How It Works

We know getting products to rural Kentucky isn’t always straightforward. Here’s exactly how we serve Lewis County:

Nationwide Shipping

• All 50 states where Farm Bill products are legal (Kentucky included)
• USPS Priority Mail: 2-3 business days to your door in Vanceburg, Tollesboro, or anywhere in the county
• Discreet packaging—no cannabis branding visible
• Temperature-stable packaging for Kentucky summers
• Tracking provided, signature-required option available
• Price: $129.99 for sublingual oil, $49.99 for vape cartridge

International Shipping

• We’ve shipped to multiple countries across six continents
• Full documentation and COAs included for customs
• Customer responsible for verifying Kentucky/Lewis County legality (currently Farm Bill compliant)

Important for Lewis County residents: Our products are legal under federal law and Kentucky state law because they contain less than 0.3% delta-9 THC at point of sale. The THCa is non-psychoactive until YOU choose to activate it. This legal framework means you can order with confidence—no medical card needed, no risk under current Kentucky statutes.

Condition-Specific Guidance for Lewis County

We know the health challenges facing Eastern Kentucky. Here’s how our formula might help, based on published evidence:

Chronic Pain (Back Injuries, Arthritis, Neuropathy)
Common here from mining, logging, and physical labor. Our multi-cannabinoid approach targets pain through multiple pathways:

• Daytime: 0.3-0.5mL raw sublingual (CBD + CBG + THCa) for anti-inflammatory relief without impairment
• Nighttime: 0.5-1.0mL decarboxylated sublingual (adds THC activation + CBN for sleep)
• Breakthrough: Vape as needed for 1-2 minute relief
• Evidence: CBD pain modulation [4], delta-9 THC analgesia [13], caryophyllene CB2 activation [24], THCa COX-2 inhibition [12]

Cancer Support (During Chemo/Radiation)
For those traveling to St. Mary’s in Huntington or Cabell-Huntington for treatment:

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

PTSD & Anxiety (Veterans, Trauma Survivors)
Lewis County has a strong veteran community. Colin’s personal PTSD story resonates here:

• Daytime functional: 0.3mL raw sublingual for anxiety without impairment
• Nighttime: 1.0mL sublingual for sleep architecture
• Acute episodes: Vape for rapid intervention
• Evidence: CBD anxiety reduction [3], CBG pharmacology [7][8], limonene mood support [20]

Sleep Disorders (Insomnia, Shift Work)

• Before bed: 1.0-2.0mL sublingual = 25-50mg CBN
• Evidence: Limited but plausible; we include CBN because it may support entourage, not because it’s proven

Opioid Tapering & Harm Reduction
Critical in a region hit hard by the opioid crisis:

• Our formula provides multi-pathway pain relief that may reduce opioid needs
• Non-psychoactive option allows daytime functionality
• CBD’s safety profile well-documented for polypharmacy contexts (with physician oversight)

General Principle for Lewis County: Start low, go slow. Begin with 0.25-0.5mL and assess effects over 2-3 hours. Every body is different, especially when dealing with the complex health issues common in Eastern Kentucky.

Media Validation: What ABC13 Houston Says About Us

You might be thinking, “Why should I trust a Houston company?” Fair question. Here’s what America’s fourth-largest city’s number-one news source documented about us over four years:

Seven ABC13 Features (2019-2023)
Five different reporters—Tom Abrahams, Steve Campion, Shelley Childers, Nick Natario, KTRK staff—repeatedly sought Colin out as Houston’s go-to cannabis authority. That’s not purchased PR; it’s earned credibility.

Key Moments:

• September 2019: First feature during CBD boom. Colin’s 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 to base their opinions off of to give it a fair shot as to whether it’s right or wrong for them.” This philosophy still drives everything.
• May 2021: Delta-8 investigative feature. When Steve Campion asked why someone would want to get high, Colin’s honest answer—“I don’t give a sh* if it’s wrong to say you’ll get high off it. Maybe you want to get high.”*—made network news. That candor builds trust.
• August 2021: COVID vaccine giveaway. We donated ~$35,000 in product (1,000 caviar pre-rolls) to encourage Houston vaccination, coordinated with city officials, no political agenda. Community action, not marketing.
• October 2021: Delta-8 ban. When Texas DSHS reclassified Delta-8 as Schedule I overnight, we proactively removed all products before enforcement and warned other operators they were unknowingly shipping narcotics. Ethical leadership during crisis.
• October 2022: Biden pardon feature. Colin revealed his personal marijuana conviction history: “You face challenges with housing, loans, and banking, I mean with about everything. I would love to see people not get hurt for this anymore.” This is personal for us.

For Lewis County: We’ve never had a Kentucky news crew visit, but Houston’s media validation means something. When a major-market ABC affiliate repeatedly chooses the same source across four years of industry upheaval, it signals credibility that transcends geography. You can verify every quote on ABC13’s website.

Addressing Your Concerns: Safety, Legality & Drug Testing

“Is this legal in Lewis County, Kentucky?”
Yes. Under the 2018 Farm Bill and Kentucky’s hemp program, products with <0.3% delta-9 THC are legal. Our sublingual oil contains only 90mg delta-9 THC total in 30mL—well under the limit. THCa is non-psychoactive at point of sale. You legally purchase, possess, and transport it. Activation happens at your discretion in your home.

“Will I pass a drug test?”

• Raw use (no heat): THCa doesn’t trigger standard THC tests. You may pass.
• Activated use (decarboxylated) or vape: Will trigger THC tests. If your employer tests (many do, especially in mining, healthcare, or government work), do not use activated form before testing. Be honest with yourselves about your industry’s policies.

“What about interactions with my meds?”
CBD can affect liver enzymes that metabolize many prescriptions (blood thinners, seizure meds, etc.). Always consult your doctor before starting, especially if you take multiple medications—a common situation for chronic pain patients in Lewis County. We provide COAs; share them with your physician.

“How do I know it’s safe?”
Every batch is third-party tested for:

• Cannabinoid potency (±2% accuracy)
• Heavy metals (arsenic, cadmium, lead, mercury)
• 400+ pesticides
• Residual solvents
• Microbial contaminants (E. coli, Salmonella, Aspergillus)
• COAs available on request

We use organic MCT oil, not toxic solvents. You can verify our Texas DSHS license. Our Google rating is near 5.0. We’re not hiding anything.

The Lewis County Angle: Why This Matters Now

Eastern Kentucky is in transition. The coal industry that built our economy is gone. The opioid crisis has devastated families. Healthcare access is limited—our small county hospital in Vanceburg closed years ago, and many residents drive an hour to Ashland or Morehead for specialist care. Meanwhile, the hemp industry is bringing new agricultural opportunities to the region, but education hasn’t kept pace.

Cultural fit: Appalachian values of self-reliance, community support, and skepticism of outsiders align perfectly with our open-source philosophy. We give you the recipe. We don’t claim to be miracle workers. We provide tools and education so you can make informed decisions.

Economic reality: At $129.99 for 16,590mg of cannabinoids, our sublingual oil costs about $0.0078 per mg—far less than most CBD products at Lewis County gas stations or vape shops. And if you can’t afford it, you can source distillates and make your own using our published formula. That’s not a marketing gimmick; it’s our promise.

Local health concerns: The conditions our formula addresses—chronic pain from mining/logging injuries, PTSD in veterans, sleep disorders, cancer support during treatment at St. Mary’s or Cabell-Huntington—are the exact challenges facing Lewis County residents right now.

How to Order: Simple Steps for Lewis County

1. Visit our website: oilwellcbd.com
2. Choose your product: RSO Sublingual Oil ($129.99) or Vape Cartridge ($49.99)
3. Checkout: We ship to Vanceburg, Tollesboro, Garrison, or any unincorporated area. Use your physical address—USPS delivers to Lewis County reliably.
4. Receive: 2-3 business days via USPS Priority Mail
5. Contact us: (832) 416-2816 or [email protected] if you have questions about dosing, decarboxylation, or local legality

We accept all major credit cards. Discreet packaging means your mail carrier won’t know the contents.

Final Thoughts: Our Commitment to Lewis County

We’re not from Lewis County—we’re from Houston. But we understand hardship, we understand being let down by institutions, and we understand the desperation that comes when conventional medicine runs out of answers. Rick Simpson started his journey because a doctor dismissed his pain. Colin started OilWell because a rescue worker asked a question that opened a door. Bentley got up when science said he wouldn’t.

What we promise Lewis County:

• No snake oil. Only verifiable, evidence-based information
• No gatekeeping. No medical card, age 21+, ships to your door
• No secrets. Full formulas published, COAs provided
• No hype. We tell you exactly what the science shows—and what it doesn’t
• Community support. If you can’t afford it, make it yourself using our recipe

Lewis County residents have been through enough. You deserve honest options, transparent pricing, and products made with intent—not mass-produced mystery oil. Whether you’re a veteran at the VFW post in Vanceburg, a cancer patient traveling to Huntington for treatment, a farmer with chronic back pain, or a parent helping an elderly loved one sleep, we built this for you.

The same formula that gave Bentley ten more years, that helped Colin quit benzos, that ABC13 validated across seven features—that’s what we’re offering to Lewis County. Not because we’re local, but because we’re real.

Order now at oilwellcbd.com or call (832) 416-2816 with questions. We’re here to help, not to push. And if our product isn’t right for you, we’ll tell you that too.

Because at the end of the day, this isn’t about cannabis—it’s about people. It’s about giving folks in Lewis County the same chance at relief that Bentley got. That’s the mission that started when a paralyzed dog brought his ball to play, and it’s the mission that drives every drop we ship to Kentucky today.