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

If you’re reading this from Calvert City, Benton, Hardin, or anywhere else across Marshall County, you probably already know what it means to need options. Maybe you’re watching a neighbor struggle with chronic pain after years working at the Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Plant. Maybe it’s your uncle who can’t sleep since he came home from deployment. Maybe it’s you, lying awake at 2 AM because the pills aren’t working anymore, searching on your phone for something—anything—that might help.

We get it. We’re OilWell Cannabis, and we didn’t start as some corporate cannabis brand. We started because a dog named Bentley couldn’t walk, because a vet in McAllen told us there was nothing left to do but put him down, and because we refused to accept that answer. That refusal led us down a path that eventually brought us here—to you, in Marshall County—with a product we believe represents the most honest, most scientifically grounded version of Rick Simpson Oil ever made.

This guide isn’t a sales pitch. It’s everything we know, everything we’ve learned, and everything the science actually says about RSO, cannabinoids, and whether this might be right for you or someone you love in Marshall County. We’ll tell you the truth about what works, what doesn’t, what’s proven, and what’s still uncertain. We’ll explain why traditional RSO—the stuff Rick Simpson made in Nova Scotia with naphtha and a rice cooker—isn’t the same as what we make in Houston with lab-tested distillates and food-grade carriers. We’ll show you our exact formulas, down to the milligram, because that’s what Simpson would have wanted: information in your hands, not hype.

Why Marshall County Needs This Conversation Right Now

Marshall County sits at a unique crossroads. You’ve got the Tennessee River running through your backyard, Kentucky Lake drawing tourists, and a proud agricultural heritage that’s seen tobacco give way to… well, not much else. The median household income here hovers around $50,000—below the national average—and when the major employer cuts shifts or the factory slows down, people feel it. They feel it in their backs after decades of physical labor. They feel it in their sleep after years of stress. They feel it when the doctor at Lourdes Hospital or Baptist Health Paducah says, “We can try another pill,” but the side effects are worse than the condition.

We know the opioid crisis hasn’t spared Marshall County. We know that between 2017 and 2021, Kentucky saw overdose deaths climb higher than almost anywhere in the country. And we know that when people search for “pain relief Marshall County” or “natural alternatives to opioids Kentucky,” they’re not looking for another pharmaceutical company promise—they’re looking for something real, something they can understand, something that doesn’t require a medical card they can’t get because Kentucky’s medical cannabis program still hasn’t launched.

That’s why we’re here. Our RSO is legal under the 2018 Farm Bill, ships directly to your door in Benton or Gilbertsville, and contains less than 0.3% delta-9 THC at the point of sale—making it as legal as the hemp that used to grow in fields all around Calloway and Graves counties. But here’s what makes it different: it works on your terms, not ours.

Who Is Rick Simpson, Really?

Before we talk about our product, you need to understand the man who started this movement—because his story matters, but so do his limitations.

Rick Simpson was born in 1949 in Amherst, Nova Scotia, Canada. He wasn’t a doctor. He wasn’t a scientist. He was a power engineer and maintenance worker, the kind of guy who’d fix the hospital’s boiler system in Moncton. In 1997, he fell from scaffolding, sustained a serious head injury, and developed persistent tinnitus and dizziness that conventional medicine couldn’t fix. The medications made things worse. When he asked his doctor about cannabis, the doctor refused to discuss it.

Then in 2003, three bumps on his arm were diagnosed as basal cell carcinoma. Instead of surgery, Simpson applied concentrated cannabis oil directly to the lesions. According to his personal testimony, they disappeared in four days. No biopsy. No independent medical verification. No peer-reviewed documentation. Just his word—and for thousands of desperate people around the world, that was enough.

Simpson started making oil in Maccan, Nova Scotia, using naphtha (lighter fluid) to extract cannabinoids from high-THC indica strains. He evaporated the solvent in a rice cooker, filled oral syringes with the black tar-like residue, and gave it away for free to cancer patients, chronic pain sufferers, diabetics, people with glaucoma, arthritis, depression, insomnia—anyone who asked. He claimed it could cure cancer and that pharmaceutical companies were suppressing this knowledge.

His story spread through the 2005 documentary Run From The Cure, which became the cannabis underground’s introduction to concentrated oil. The RCMP raided him in 2005 and 2009. He was charged with cultivation, possession, and trafficking. Eventually, he left Canada for Europe, living in Croatia and the Netherlands, continuing his advocacy from abroad. He published Phoenix Tears in 2012 and maintained phoenixtears.ca.

Here’s what Simpson got right: He drew attention to cannabinoids when the world was ignoring them. He helped create the cultural conditions for the legal cannabis industry that exists today. The term “RSO” is now the most recognized name for full-spectrum cannabis extract because of his relentless advocacy.

Here’s what he overstated: No human clinical trial has ever shown that RSO or any cannabis oil cures cancer. The 1974 Virginia study he cited—THC shrinking tumors in mice—was never replicated in humans. Encouraging patients to use RSO instead of proven oncologic therapies carries genuine harm potential. The National Cancer Institute acknowledges preclinical anticancer research but does not endorse cannabis as a cancer treatment. The FDA has not approved any cannabis plant product for cancer.

Simpson’s protocol—60 grams over 90 days, escalating to 1 gram per day—delivers 600-900 mg of delta-9 THC daily. That’s 30-45 times higher than FDA-approved dronabinol dosing. At those levels, the risks include severe intoxication, anxiety, tachycardia, hypotension, and cannabis use disorder. For someone in Marshall County already dealing with health issues, those risks are real.

We respect Simpson’s contribution, but we don’t follow his method. We believe you deserve better than crude oil made with naphtha and hope. You deserve precision, safety, and honesty.

The OilWell Story: From a Paralyzed Dog to Your Medicine Cabinet

Our company didn’t start in a boardroom. It started in McAllen, Texas, right across the river from Reynosa, Mexico—one of the most dangerous border regions in North America. My childhood involved violence, friends killed or imprisoned, and learning to survive by age sixteen. I could have gone darker—into harder substances, into the cartel world—but I chose cannabis. Not because it was safe, but because I saw it as the only path that might lead somewhere better.

I learned the plant intimately in the traditional cannabis world, long before legalization. Later, I became a formally trained software engineer and did custom development for Baylor College of Medicine in the Texas Medical Center. That combination—deep plant knowledge plus medical-grade technical precision—became OilWell’s foundation.

But the real origin? Bentley.

Bentley was my dog, my family. When he became paralyzed, the vet said euthanasia was the only option. The pain meds would destroy his organs. I refused. A rescue worker named Jessica asked me: “You’ve moved how many tons of weed and you’ve never heard of CBD?” That question changed everything.

I created a CBD golden paste for Bentley—turmeric, coconut oil, black pepper, CBD oil. I published that recipe for free on our website because dogs don’t respond to placebo, and Bentley walked. He brought me his ball. He lived ten more years, dying naturally at age twenty.

During those years, I developed formulas for every condition Bentley faced. Neurodegeneration taught me about CBG’s neuroprotective properties and THCa’s PPARγ agonism. Dementia taught me about CBC’s role in neurogenesis. Glaucoma taught me about THC’s CB1 agonism for intraocular pressure. Arthritis taught me about multi-pathway anti-inflammatory approaches using CBD, CBG, THCa, and beta-caryophyllene working simultaneously.

Single cannabinoids weren’t enough. Bentley needed seven. That precision—knowing exactly how much of each compound—kept him alive. That’s the same precision we bring to our RSO formula for you.

I also know pharmaceutical dependence personally. I struggled with PTSD and benzodiazepine addiction. I quit Xanax cold turkey using the same cannabinoid knowledge that saved Bentley. Our Peace Gummies—available as edibles and vape—come from those midnight experiments during withdrawal. I personally use the vape form for my insomnia and severe PTSD. This isn’t theoretical. I live what you’re going through.

That’s why doctors use our formulas for Crohn’s, IBS, PTSD, benzo addiction, and insomnia. That’s why we design for vegans, diabetics, and specific health needs. That’s why ABC13 Houston—Houston’s number-one news source—featured us in seven segments from 2019 to 2023. They didn’t feature us because we paid them. They featured us because when Texas needed someone to explain Delta-8 legality, when a president pardoned cannabis convictions, when COVID needed community health leadership—Colin Valencia was the voice they trusted.

What Makes Our RSO Different (And Why That Matters in Marshall County)

Traditional RSO was crude. One batch might be 60% THC, the next 90%. It was black, tar-like, smelled like solvent, and contained whatever cannabinoids happened to be in that particular indica strain. You had no idea what you were getting.

Our RSO is the opposite. We’re not extracting with naphtha in a rice cooker. We’re blending purified cannabinoid distillates in a solvent-free environment, using organic MCT oil as a carrier. Every batch is tested for potency, pesticides, heavy metals, residual solvents, and microbial contaminants. We publish the Certificate of Analysis—something Rick Simpson could never do.

Here’s the comparison that matters for someone in Gilbertsville or Draffenville:

Total cannabinoids in our 30mL bottle: 16,590mg. That’s not a typo. Most “RSO” products on the market contain 1,000-2,000mg total. We put 16,590mg in ours because Bentley needed that level of therapeutic density, and so do many people dealing with serious conditions.

The Legal Reality for Marshall County Residents

Let’s be crystal clear about Kentucky law, because we know that’s your first question.

Our products are legal under the 2018 Farm Bill. They contain less than 0.3% delta-9 THC by dry weight at the point of sale. The 90mg of delta-9 THC in our entire 30mL bottle is well below that threshold. All cannabinoids are hemp-derived.

Is it legal to ship to Marshall County? Yes. We ship nationwide via USPS Priority Mail (2-3 business days), FedEx, and UPS Ground (3-5 days). Your package arrives in discreet packaging with no cannabis branding. We provide tracking. For summer shipments to Kentucky’s humid climate, we use temperature-stable packaging to protect the oil.

What about Kentucky state law? Kentucky has not legalized medical marijuana, but hemp-derived products meeting Farm Bill standards are permitted. Our products fall into that category. You do not need a medical card. You must be 21 or older to purchase.

International note: If you’re a Marshall County resident with family overseas, or if you’re reading this from another country wondering if we can help—we ship internationally with full COA documentation. The THCa framework makes this possible: it’s legal at sale, and what happens after (decarboxylation) is your responsibility under local law.

Important: THCa converts to delta-9 THC when heated. If you decarb our oil at home (260°F for 45-60 minutes), you activate approximately 1,315mg of delta-9 THC from the THCa, plus the existing 90mg, totaling ~1,405mg delta-9 THC. This is comparable to traditional illegal RSO potency, but you control the activation. This conversion happens AFTER purchase, which is why the raw product remains Farm Bill compliant. You’re responsible for understanding your local laws if you choose to decarb.

We assume no legal liability for your decarboxylation decisions. We provide the information; you make the informed choice. That’s the principle Simpson championed—patient control.

Three Ways to Use One Product (Daytime to Nighttime in Marshall County)

This is where our formula solves problems Simpson never could. Traditional RSO was always psychoactive. You couldn’t take it and then drive to work at the Kentucky Dam, pick up kids from Marshall County High School, or operate farm equipment. Our product gives you three distinct options from one bottle:

Option 1: Raw (Non-Psychoactive) – For Daytime Function

• Take 0.3-0.5mL under your tongue in the morning
• The THCa stays as THCa—no conversion, no high
• You get anti-inflammatory benefits (THCa inhibits COX-2, same pathway as ibuprofen) and neuroprotective support without impairment
• Go to work at the steel mill, drive to Paducah for groceries, run the farm—fully functional

Option 2: Fully Activated – For Maximum Therapeutic Potency

• Transfer 1mL to an oven-safe glass container
• Heat at 260°F for 45-60 minutes
• This converts the THCa to delta-9 THC, activating ~44mg delta-9 THC per mL
• Take before bed for severe pain, sleep issues, or breakthrough symptoms
• This is when the product functions like traditional RSO, but you’ve controlled the activation

Option 3: Partial Activation – For Customized Dosing

• Decarb only what you need for the week, keep the rest raw
• Example: Decarb 5mL for nighttime use, leave 25mL raw for daytime
• This flexibility is unprecedented in cannabis medicine

Option 4: Vape Cartridge – For Instant Relief

• Our 1g vape cartridge ($49.99) contains the same six-cannabinoid formula
• Onset in 1-2 minutes for breakthrough pain, panic attacks, or acute nausea
• Auto-decarbs at 400-450°F, so every puff delivers activated cannabinoids
• Keep it in your truck console or toolbox for when you need it fast

The vape format is particularly relevant for Marshall County’s rural geography. If you’re out on the lake, in the fields, or driving the backroads and something hits you—pain spikes, anxiety crests—you need relief in minutes, not hours.

The Science: What Each Cannabinoid Actually Does

We promised honesty. Here’s what the research says—not the hype.

CBD (4,500mg in our formula)

• Best evidence: Seizure disorders (FDA-approved Epidiolex), with strong institutional backing
• Anxiety: 2024 meta-analysis of 316 participants showed significant anxiolytic effect, but authors stress the clinical sample is limited and more trials are needed
• Pain: 2024 review found promising but heterogeneous results; trial quality limits confidence
• Sleep: 2023 insomnia review found literature methodologically weak, many studies use subjective measures without objective sleep monitoring
• Safety: 2023 meta-analysis found real signal for liver enzyme elevation and possible drug-induced liver injury, especially with concentrated oral products or when combined with other medications
• Bottom line for Marshall County: CBD is the most evidence-backed non-intoxicating cannabinoid, but even here, strong evidence is limited to specific conditions. It may help with anxiety or pain, but it’s not a miracle.

CBG (3,000mg)

• Evidence: Mostly preclinical and review-level; human data is sparse
• Pharmacology: Interacts with cannabinoid receptors, alpha-2 adrenoceptors, and 5-HT1A pathways—mechanistically interesting but not clinically established
• Research areas: Neurologic disorders, inflammatory bowel disease, antibacterial activity—all pharmacology-led hypotheses, not proven therapies
• Caution: Commercial CBG products are sold while the evidence base remains thin—claims often outrun the science
• Bottom line: Promising minor cannabinoid, but describing it as “proven” would be dishonest

Delta-8 THC (6,000mg)

• Evidence: Pharmacologically relevant and psychoactive, but much less clinically characterized than delta-9 THC
• Pharmacology: Partial CB1 agonist, less potent than delta-9 THC due to weaker CB1 affinity
• Public health: 2023 scoping review found evidence base dominated by animal studies, use reports, and public health concerns—not strong human trials
• Manufacturing: Commercial interest driven by stability and easier synthesis from hemp; product quality and testing concerns are real
• Bottom line: Treat it as a psychoactive THC analogue with real effects but incomplete safety data. It’s not “mild” or “safe because it’s hemp-derived.”

THCa (1,500mg)

• What it is: Acidic precursor to THC, non-psychoactive in raw form
• Chemistry: Decarboxylates to delta-9 THC with heat (260°F) or over time
• Research: In vitro and rodent studies suggest anti-inflammatory (COX-2 inhibition), immunomodulatory, neuroprotective, and antineoplastic possibilities—but not established human outcomes
• Bottom line: Highly relevant precursor molecule whose effects depend entirely on processing. If you use it raw, it’s non-psychoactive. If you heat it, it becomes THC.

Delta-9 THC (90mg—very low dose)

• Evidence: Strongest human evidence among psychoactive cannabinoids, but also clearest adverse-effect burden
• Best evidence: Chemotherapy-related nausea/vomiting, appetite/weight loss in HIV/AIDS (FDA-approved synthetic THC drugs)
• Pain: 2022 systematic review found high-THC products may provide short-term pain benefit but increase dizziness, sedation, nausea, and treatment discontinuation
• Pharmacokinetics: Oral onset 30-90 minutes, peak 2-4 hours, duration 4-8 hours; inhaled onset seconds to minutes, peak 15-30 minutes
• Mental health risk: 2025 systematic review found consistent unfavorable associations with psychosis/schizophrenia and cannabis use disorder, plus concerning signals for anxiety and depression at high doses
• Bottom line: Legitimate therapeutic relevance in specific settings, but significant intoxication, psychiatric, and dose-related safety liabilities

CBN (750mg)

• Evidence: Weak human evidence; marketing far ahead of data
• Sleep claims: 2021 narrative review screened 99 human-study abstracts and found NO clinical trials using validated sleep questionnaires or polysomnography to support sleep-promoting claims
• Bottom line: Cultural reputation stronger than clinical evidence. One of the clearest examples where marketing outpaces science.

CBC (750mg)

• Evidence: Emerging, intriguing, overwhelmingly preclinical
• Pharmacology: Distinct from other cannabinoids; potential antinociceptive, antibacterial, anti-seizure applications in animal models
• Caution: Over-the-counter CBC products are sold despite little evidence establishing clinical efficacy or safety
• Bottom line: Credible minor cannabinoid deserving more research, not a validated clinical active

The Terpene Story: Why Smell Matters (But Not How You Think)

Traditional RSO had no terpenes. The solvent and heat destroyed them. We include 5% live terpenes because the preclinical science is plausible, but we won’t overstate it.

Limonene (citrus-bright): Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, cardioprotective in preclinical studies. Contact allergen when oxidized—important for topical users.

Myrcene: Anxiolytic, anti-inflammatory in animal models. Human evidence for sedation is limited despite reputation.

Caryophyllene (pepper/spice): Most interesting—direct CB2 agonist, unique among terpenes. Anti-inflammatory, neuroprotective in reviews, but human clinical confirmation is limited.

Pinene (forest-fresh): Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, neuroprotective in preclinical. “Memory enhancement” claims are hypotheses, not proven.

Linalool (lavender): Stress and mood pharmacology in animal models. Allergen concerns similar to limonene.

Humulene: Broad preclinical anti-inflammatory evidence, some cannabimimetic properties in rodents. Human data lacking.

Terpinolene (piney/fruity): Least clinically characterized. Dominated by in vitro and animal studies.

Entourage Effect Reality Check: The 2024 comprehensive review concluded that terpene bioactivity is plausible and sometimes compelling, but robust proof of clinically meaningful entourage effects in humans remains limited. We’re transparent about this. We include terpenes because they might help and they certainly improve the sensory experience, but we don’t claim they cure anything.

Dosing Guidance for Marshall County Residents

We cannot give medical advice. We can share responsible titration principles based on the evidence and what we’ve learned from thousands of customers.

General Principle: Start Low, Go Slow

If you’re new to cannabinoids, especially if you’re older or have health conditions common in Marshall County (diabetes, heart issues, liver concerns), start with 0.25mL (about 138mg total cannabinoids). That’s roughly a quarter of a dropper. Take it sublingually (under the tongue) and hold for 60-90 seconds before swallowing.

Wait 2-3 hours before taking more. Oral cannabinoids have delayed onset and long duration. The biggest mistake people make is taking more too soon.

Daytime Protocol (Non-Psychoactive):

• 0.3-0.5mL raw (no heating) in the morning
• Repeat mid-afternoon if needed
• You’ll get anti-inflammatory, neuroprotective benefits without impairment
• Safe for operating equipment, driving, working

Nighttime Protocol (Activated):

• 0.5-1.0mL decarboxylated oil 1-2 hours before bed
• For severe pain or sleep issues: up to 2.0mL delivers 50mg CBN plus activated THC
• Expect sedation—do not operate machinery

Breakthrough Relief (Vape):

• 2-3 puffs from the vape cartridge
• Wait 10 minutes before additional puffs
• Use only for acute episodes (pain spikes, panic attacks, nausea)

For Chemotherapy Support:

• 0.5-1.0mL sublingual 1 hour before treatment
• 2-3 vape puffs for acute nausea breakthrough
• 0.5mL every 6 hours post-treatment as needed
• The delta-8 THC and delta-9 THC provide antiemetic effects; CBD buffers anxiety

For Chronic Pain (Arthritis, Fibromyalgia, Neuropathy):

• Daytime: 0.3-0.5mL raw for inflammation without impairment
• Nighttime: 0.5-1.0mL decarbed for deeper relief plus sleep support
• The beta-caryophyllene (CB2 agonist) and THCa (COX-2 inhibition) target inflammatory pathways

For Sleep:

• 1.0-2.0mL decarbed sublingual 1-2 hours before bed
• At 2.0mL, you get 50mg CBN—the dosage investigated in 2024 sleep literature
• The CBN won’t knock you out like Ambien, but it may improve sleep architecture

For Anxiety:

• 0.3mL raw sublingual in the morning
• CBD and CBG address anxiety pathways without intoxication
• Limonene terpene may provide mood support (plausible but not proven)

Titration Schedule (General Guidance):

• Days 1-3: 0.25mL once daily
• Days 4-7: 0.25mL twice daily (morning and evening)
• Week 2: Increase by 0.25mL per dose if needed
• Most Marshall County residents find their optimal dose between 0.5-1.5mL daily

Important Safety Notes for Marshall County:

• Drug interactions: CBD can affect liver enzymes that metabolize many medications (blood thinners, antidepressants, anti-seizure drugs). Consult your doctor or pharmacist at Lourdes or Baptist Health before starting.
• Impairment: Decarbed oil or vape will cause psychoactive effects. Do not drive, operate farm equipment, or work at the steel mill after activating THC.
• Pregnancy: Do not use if pregnant or nursing. Cannabinoids cross the placenta and appear in breast milk.
• Liver health: CBD can elevate liver enzymes. If you have liver disease or heavy alcohol use (common concerns in Kentucky), get baseline liver function tests.
• Mental health: If you have a history of psychosis, schizophrenia, or severe anxiety disorder, high-dose THC can worsen symptoms. Stick to raw (non-decarbed) use.
• Children: Keep all products locked away. Pediatric exposure can cause severe toxicity. The colorful packaging might attract kids—treat it like any medication.

The Open-Source Promise: If You Can’t Afford It, Make It

We know $129.99 for a 30mL bottle is a significant investment for many families in Marshall County. That’s why we publish our exact formula. This is Simpson’s ethos adapted for 2024.

RSO Sublingual Oil Formula:

• CBD: 4,500mg
• CBG: 3,000mg
• Delta-8 THC: 6,000mg
• THCa: 1,500mg
• Delta-9 THC: 90mg
• CBN: 750mg
• CBC: 750mg
• Live terpenes: 5% (limonene, myrcene, caryophyllene, pinene, linalool, humulene, terpinolene)
• Carrier: Organic MCT oil
• Total volume: 30mL
• Total cannabinoids: 16,590mg (553mg/mL)

How to source ingredients:

• Purchase cannabinoid distillates/isolates from reputable hemp suppliers (ensure COAs)
• Buy organic MCT oil from any health food store
• Source live terpenes from cannabis-derived suppliers
• Mix precisely using a digital scale and glassware

DIY instructions:

1. Measure each cannabinoid isolate/distillate by weight
2. Dissolve in MCT oil at 100°F with gentle stirring
3. Add terpenes last (they’re volatile)
4. Bottle in amber glass with tight seal
5. Store in cool, dark place (not your hot garage in Kentucky summer)

Why we do this: Many of you in Marshall County are used to making your own remedies—elderberry syrup, plantain salve, comfrey compresses. Cannabis shouldn’t be different. If you can source the ingredients and follow the formula, you can make this yourself. We sell a professionally manufactured, lab-tested version for those who want convenience and quality assurance. But we refuse to gatekeep the medicine.

This also means you can verify everything we claim. Take our formula to a third-party lab in Paducah or Murray and test it. It should match. If it doesn’t, we’ve failed our mission.

Media Recognition: Not Bragging, Just Evidence

We don’t lead with this, but you deserve to know who you’re dealing with. ABC13 Houston—a major-market ABC affiliate serving America’s fourth-largest city—featured us in seven news segments from 2019 to 2023. Five different reporters sought us out. They didn’t do this because we advertised. They did it because when Texas needed to understand Delta-8 legality, when a president announced marijuana pardons, when COVID vaccination needed community support—we were the credible voice.

Key moments:

• 2019: First feature, establishing the “no snake oil” philosophy
• 2021: Explained Delta-8 to Texas, gave away $35,000 in product for COVID vaccination
• 2021: Proactively removed Delta-8 products when Texas reclassified them as Schedule I, warned other operators who were unknowingly shipping narcotics
• 2022: Revealed Colin’s personal marijuana conviction history while discussing Biden’s pardons
• 2023: “Renaissance” framing—showing hemp growing on camera

Every quote preserved in those articles is consistent over four years. We don’t change our message based on what’s marketable. We tell the truth about cannabis, even when it’s uncomfortable—like when Colin told Steve Campion on live TV: “Maybe you want to get high.” That’s not what you say if you’re trying to sanitize your brand for middle America. That’s what you say when you respect your audience enough to be honest.

How to Order: Getting OilWell RSO to Your Door in Marshall County

Same-day delivery? Not to Marshall County—we’re based in Houston. But we get it to you fast.

Nationwide shipping:

• USPS Priority Mail: 2-3 business days to Benton, Calvert City, Hardin
• FedEx/UPS Ground: 3-5 business days
• All orders over $100 ship free
• Track your package from our door to yours

First-time order discount: Use code MARSHALLCOUNTY for 15% off your first purchase.

Payment: We accept Visa, Mastercard, Discover. No cash on delivery.

Discreet packaging: Plain brown box, no cannabis branding, no mention of OilWell on the exterior. Your mail carrier won’t know. Your neighbors won’t know.

What arrives:

• 30mL amber glass bottle with child-resistant cap
• Graduated dropper marked in 0.1mL increments
• Printed dosing guide
• QR code linking to full Certificate of Analysis
• Receipt with batch number and manufacture date

What to do when it arrives:

1. Store in a cool, dark place (not your car’s glove box in Kentucky summer)
2. Keep away from children and pets
3. Scan the QR code to verify the COA
4. Start with the lowest dose as described above

International shipping: We ship worldwide. If you’re a Marshall County resident with family abroad who needs this, we can help. Customers accept all customs and legal responsibility. We provide full documentation.

Lost packages: If your package doesn’t arrive, contact us. We’ll track it and reship if necessary. We’ve shipped to all 50 states and multiple continents—our logistics are solid.

Returns: Unopened products can be returned within 30 days. Opened products cannot be returned for safety reasons, but if you have a quality issue, we’ll make it right.

Addressing the Elephant in the Room: The Marshall County Opioid Crisis

We need to talk about this directly. Marshall County, like all of Kentucky, has been devastated by opioids. You likely know someone who has struggled—maybe lost their job at the plant, maybe had their family torn apart, maybe died.

The research on cannabinoids for pain is nuanced:

• Delta-9 THC: May provide short-term pain relief but increases dizziness, sedation, nausea, and discontinuation due to side effects
• CBD: Modest evidence for chronic pain, heterogeneous studies
• Delta-8 THC: Similar pharmacology to delta-9 but less potent—similar side effect profile
• CBG, CBC: Preclinical interest, no human pain trials

What this means: Our RSO is not an opioid replacement for severe acute pain. It may help with chronic pain management, inflammation, sleep disturbance, and anxiety that accompany pain—but it’s not going to eliminate surgical pain or acute trauma.

Harm reduction perspective: If you’re currently using opioids and looking to taper, cannabinoids may help with withdrawal symptoms and sleep. Our Peace Gummies (also available in vape) were literally created during Colin’s Xanax withdrawal. But this must be done with medical supervision. Do not stop opioids cold turkey. Work with a doctor at Lourdes, Baptist Health, or the Marshall County Health Department.

The honest conversation: We cannot promise you’ll get off opioids with our product. We can promise we’ll tell you the truth about what the science says, provide a safe product, and support you with information. For many people in rural Kentucky, that combination—safety, honesty, accessibility—has been enough to make a meaningful difference in their quality of life.

Community Values: Why This Matters in Marshall County

Marshall County is built on neighbor-helping-neighbor. When someone’s barn burns down, the community rebuilds it. When a farmer gets sick, others harvest his crops. That’s the ethos we built OilWell on.

When Bentley was paralyzed, we didn’t have money for expensive treatments. We had knowledge, desperation, and a refusal to give up. That’s the same spirit we see in Marshall County residents searching for alternatives at 2 AM.

We give away our formulas because Simpson gave away his oil. We gave away $35,000 in product to encourage COVID vaccination because Houston needed help. We proactively warned competitors about the Delta-8 ban because people were unknowingly committing felonies. That’s what community looks like.

If you’re in Marshall County and you need help but can’t afford our product, contact us. We’ll work with you. We can’t give it away for free like Simpson did—we have a business to run—but we can offer payment plans, discounts for veterans, and that open-source formula so you can make it yourself.

We also recognize that faith is important in Marshall County. We’re not here to conflict with your beliefs. We’re here to provide a plant-based option that God put on this earth, manufactured with the precision and safety that modern science allows. Many of our customers are devout Christians who see this as part of God’s pharmacy, not a replacement for prayer or medical care.

Final Thoughts: Is This Right for You?

If you’ve read this far, you’re probably considering RSO for one of these reasons:

1. Chronic pain from years of physical work
2. Cancer (yourself or a loved one) and you’re looking for supportive care
3. Sleep issues that pills haven’t solved
4. Anxiety or PTSD (especially veterans)
5. Benzodiazepine or opioid dependence and you want out
6. Curiosity about legal cannabis alternatives

For chronic pain: Our formula may help with inflammation and sleep, but set realistic expectations. It’s not a magic bullet. Start with raw daytime dosing to avoid impairment. Consider the vape for breakthrough moments.

For cancer: We cannot and will not claim this cures cancer. The evidence doesn’t support it. What we can say: many patients use RSO to help with chemo side effects (nausea, appetite, sleep, anxiety). Our delta-8 THC has documented antiemetic properties. The CBN may help with sleep. The CBD may buffer anxiety. But do not replace proven oncologic treatments with RSO. Use it as complementary support under oncologist guidance. The Markey Cancer Center in Lexington or oncology at Baptist Health Paducah should be part of your team.

For sleep: Try 1mL decarbed 1-2 hours before bed. The CBN at 25mg may help. If it doesn’t work after a week, it’s not going to work. Don’t keep increasing dose hoping for a miracle.

For anxiety/PTSD: Start with 0.3mL raw during the day. The CBD and CBG may take the edge off without impairment. Many veterans in Kentucky use our Peace Gummies for this—developed during Colin’s own PTSD struggle.

For addiction recovery: Cannabinoids can help with withdrawal symptoms and cravings, but this is serious medical territory. Work with the addiction services at Marshall County Health Department or Four Rivers Behavioral Health. Don’t do this alone.

For the curious: Order the vape cartridge first ($49.99) to test how you respond to the cannabinoid profile before investing in the full sublingual bottle.

The Promise We Make to Marshall County

We promise to tell you the truth, even when it’s uncomfortable. We promise to provide a product that meets the highest safety standards, with testing you can verify. We promise to ship it legally and discreetly to your door in Marshall County. We promise that if you can’t afford it, we’ll give you the formula to make it yourself. We promise to honor the spirit of Rick Simpson’s mission—making medicine accessible—while improving on his methods with science, safety, and precision.

We can’t promise RSO will cure your cancer. We can’t promise you’ll get off opioids. We can’t promise perfect sleep or zero anxiety.

But we can promise this: you’ll have the best possible version of the information, the most transparent formula available, and a company that answers your calls and texts (832-416-2816) when you have questions. We’re not a call center. We’re a small team in Houston that cares deeply about getting this right.

If you’re ready to try it, visit oilwellcbd.com. If you’re not sure, call us. If you’re broke but desperate, ask about the formula. We’ll help however we can.

That’s the Marshall County way. That’s the OilWell way. That’s the promise.

Contact Us:

• Phone: (832) 416-2816
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: https://oilwellcbd.com/
• Instagram: @oilwellcbd
• Address: 810 Richmond Ave, Houston, TX 77006

Hours:

• Monday-Thursday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
• Friday-Saturday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
• Sunday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Legal Disclaimer: These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before use. Do not operate vehicles or machinery under the influence of psychoactive cannabinoids. Keep out of reach of children. Buyer assumes responsibility for compliance with local laws. Not for sale to persons under 21. Void where prohibited by law.

For Marshall County residents: Kentucky law permits hemp-derived products with less than 0.3% delta-9 THC. Our products meet this standard. However, laws change. Verify current status before ordering. We ship to Marshall County at your discretion and responsibility.