Rick Simpson Oil in New Hampshire: The Complete Guide by OilWell Cannabis
Rick Simpson Oil changed everything we thought we knew about what cannabis could do. For decades here in New Hampshire, people whispered about that thick, dark oil from Canada — the stuff that supposedly shrank tumors, erased chronic pain, and gave terminal patients their lives back. We heard those stories in Manchester coffee shops, at VFW halls in Nashua, in cancer center waiting rooms in Lebanon, and around kitchen tables in the North Country. But here’s what nobody told you: the original RSO was crude, untested, and carried real risks that Rick Simpson himself never had the tools to measure. He was a power engineer from Nova Scotia, not a pharmacologist. He gave his oil away for free because he believed in it, but he also operated in a world without lab testing, without standardized dosing, and without any way to know what was actually in each batch.
That’s where we come in. We’re OilWell Cannabis, and we’ve spent the last five years building something different here in Houston — but our mission extends straight into New Hampshire’s living rooms, hospitals, and recovery communities. We didn’t set out to copy Rick Simpson. We set out to honor his original question — “what if cannabis could help when nothing else does?” — and answer it with everything modern science, medical-grade precision, and genuine compassion can offer.
This isn’t marketing. This is education you can use, grounded in peer-reviewed research, backed by seven ABC13 news features, and published open-source so you can verify every claim we make. If you’re a cancer patient in Concord, a veteran with PTSD in Manchester, a chronic pain sufferer in the White Mountains, or a caregiver in Keene desperate for options, you deserve the full depth of this knowledge — not the watered-down version. Let’s get into it.
Who Was Rick Simpson, and Why His Story Still Matters in New Hampshire
Rick Simpson wasn’t a doctor. He wasn’t a scientist. He was a blue-collar tradesman from Nova Scotia who got hurt on the job in 1997 — a scaffolding fall that left him with brutal tinnitus, dizziness, and post-concussion symptoms that the medical system couldn’t fix. Sound familiar? We hear that story constantly from New Hampshire workers: the construction worker in Derry who fell off a roof, the millwright in Berlin who took a head injury, the logger in Pittsburg who got concussed by a falling branch. When the pills didn’t work and the doctor refused to discuss cannabis, Simpson took matters into his own hands.
Then came 2003. Three bumps on his arm diagnosed as basal cell carcinoma. Instead of surgery, Simpson put cannabis oil on them, bandaged them up, and claimed they disappeared in four days. No biopsy confirmation. No independent medical verification. No peer-reviewed documentation. But that personal testimony — that single story — launched a global movement.
We tell you this honestly because New Hampshire deserves honesty. The 1974 NIH study Simpson cited? Real research from the Medical College of Virginia showed THC slowed tumors in mice, but those findings were never replicated in controlled human trials. That doesn’t make Simpson a fraud; it makes him a man whose desperation led to a hypothesis that deserved real scientific investigation. The problem was, prohibition made that investigation impossible. So patients were left with crude oil made in rice cookers with naphtha or isopropyl alcohol — toxic solvents nobody should be ingesting — and no way to know if they were getting 60% THC or 90% THC. Every batch was different. Every risk was unknown.
The Traditional RSO Protocol: What New Hampshire Patients Need to Know
Simpson’s famous 60-gram, 90-day regimen is still circulating in cancer support groups across New Hampshire. We see it in Facebook groups for Norris Cotton Cancer Center patients, in whisper networks around Dartmouth-Hitchcock, in caregiver forums for loved ones undergoing chemo at Elliot Hospital. Here’s the protocol, exactly as Simpson documented it:
Week 1: Half a grain of rice-sized dose (10-15mg), three times daily.
Weeks 2-5: Double every four days until you hit 1 gram per day.
Weeks 5-12: Maintain 1 gram daily, split into three doses.
Post-protocol: 1-2 grams monthly for maintenance.
At peak dosing, that’s 600-900mg of delta-9 THC per day. For perspective, the FDA-approved synthetic THC drug dronabinol is typically dosed at 2.5-20mg per day. Simpson’s protocol delivers 30 to 400 times that amount. The risks are real: severe intoxication, anxiety, panic, tachycardia, hypotension, cannabis use disorder, and for cancer patients — who are often medically complex — using unregulated oil as a primary treatment can delay proven therapies that actually work.
New Hampshire’s medical community knows this. The oncologists at Dartmouth’s Norris Cotton Cancer Center, the palliative care teams at Catholic Medical Center, the pain specialists at Elliot Hospital — they’ve all seen patients who delayed chemo or radiation to try unverified protocols. We won’t let that happen on our watch. That’s why we publish the full safety context right alongside the product specs.
The OilWell Difference: Why We’re Not Making Traditional RSO
Bentley’s story is why we’re here. Bentley was Colin’s dog — paralyzed, facing euthanasia, told the pain meds would destroy his organs. The vet said there was nothing left to do. But cannabis gave Bentley ten more years. Ten years of walking, playing, living. That wasn’t placebo. Dogs don’t respond to placebo. That was chemistry — the right cannabinoids in the right ratios at the right time.
Bentley’s neurodegeneration taught us about CBG’s neuroprotective properties. His dementia led us to CBC’s role in neurogenesis. His glaucoma showed us THC’s CB1 agonism for eye pressure. His crippling arthritis forced us to develop multi-pathway anti-inflammatory formulas using CBD, CBG, THCa, and beta-caryophyllene simultaneously. Single cannabinoids weren’t enough. Precision mattered — Bentley’s life depended on it.
That precision is what traditional RSO lacked. Here’s how we’ve evolved it for New Hampshire:
Traditional RSO vs. OilWell Formulated RSO
| Feature | Traditional RSO | OilWell RSO |
|---|---|---|
| Source | Single mystery strain | Multi-cannabinoid blend from multiple sources |
| Solvent | Naphtha or isopropyl alcohol | No solvents — MCT oil carrier |
| THC Content | 60-90% (600-900mg/day) | 90mg total delta-9 THC in entire bottle |
| Minor Cannabinoids | Whatever the plant had | 7 defined cannabinoids at specific ratios |
| Terpenes | Destroyed by heat | 5% live terpenes (7 specific types) |
| Testing | None | Full panel testing (potency, pesticides, heavy metals, solvents, microbes) |
| Dosing Precision | Guesswork | 553mg/mL, measured to ±2% accuracy |
| Psychoactivity | Always high (fully decarbed) | Patient-controlled (raw THCa vs. activated) |
| Access | Black market only | Legal, ships to New Hampshire, age 21+ |
The THCa Revolution: Legal Cannabis You Control
Here’s the innovation that changes everything for New Hampshire: THCa is legal under the 2018 Farm Bill because it’s not delta-9 THC. Our sublingual oil contains 1,500mg of THCa in its raw, non-psychoactive form. You decide what happens next.
Option 1: Raw for Daytime Use
Keep it as THCa. Take 0.3-0.5mL under your tongue in the morning before work. No high. No impairment. You can drive to your job in Manchester, operate machinery in Berlin, or parent your kids in Nashua without any psychoactive effect. The THCa works through COX-2 inhibition and PPARγ pathways — anti-inflammatory, neuroprotective, non-intoxicating.
Option 2: Activated for Full Potency
Heat it at 260°F for 45-60 minutes. That 1,500mg THCa converts to approximately 1,315mg delta-9 THC. Combined with the 90mg already present and the 6,000mg delta-8 THC, you now have a product with potency comparable to traditional illegal RSO — completely legally, because the activation happens in your kitchen, not ours. This is for nighttime use, for severe breakthrough pain, for the moments when you need the full entourage effect.
Option 3: Vape for Instant Relief
The vape cartridge auto-decarbs at 400-450°F. Every puff delivers freshly activated cannabinoids with 1-2 minute onset. Perfect for acute panic attacks, breakthrough pain flares, or chemo-induced nausea that hits suddenly.
This is patient-controlled potency — the principle Rick Simpson championed but couldn’t deliver with his crude extraction method. New Hampshire’s “Live Free or Die” ethos aligns perfectly here: you control your medicine, not some distant regulator or corporate gatekeeper.
The Seven Cannabinoids: What Each One Does (With Real Science)
Our sublingual oil delivers 16,590mg total cannabinoids at 553mg/mL. Here’s the exact breakdown and what the peer-reviewed research says:
CBD: 4,500mg
The most evidence-developed non-psychoactive cannabinoid. Strongest human data for rare epilepsies (Epidiolex is FDA-approved), with emerging support for anxiety modulation and pain management. A 2024 meta-analysis of 316 participants found significant anxiolytic effects, though authors stress the need for larger trials. For New Hampshire’s aging population dealing with arthritis and chronic pain, CBD’s COX-2 inhibition and TRPV1 modulation offer real potential without intoxication.
CBG: 3,000mg
The “mother cannabinoid” — all others synthesize from it. Preclinical research shows promise for neuroprotection (relevant for Parkinson’s, which affects many in New Hampshire’s older demographic), inflammatory bowel disease, and antibacterial activity. Human trials are sparse, but the pharmacology is compelling enough that we included it at therapeutic levels. Colin learned about CBG while keeping Bentley’s brain functioning through neurodegeneration.
Delta-8 THC: 6,000mg
Roughly half the potency of delta-9 THC with similar pharmacology. A 2022 review confirmed it’s a partial CB1 agonist with cannabimimetic activity. Less anxiety and paranoia than delta-9 for many users. New Hampshire veterans with PTSD have told us delta-8 provides the anxiety relief they need without the edge that delta-9 can bring.
THCa: 1,500mg
The game-changer for legal access. Non-psychoactive until you heat it. Research suggests anti-inflammatory effects via COX-2 inhibition (like NSAIDs but gentler on the stomach) and neuroprotection via PPARγ pathways. For Granite Staters with rheumatoid arthritis or inflammatory conditions, this is daytime relief you can actually use.
Delta-9 THC: 90mg
Yes, just 90mg in the whole bottle — well under the 0.3% Farm Bill limit. But when you decarb the THCa, you get ~1,315mg more. This dual-structure is what makes the product both federally legal and therapeutically potent. The evidence for delta-9 in pain, nausea, and appetite is the strongest in cannabis pharmacology, but we keep the base level low to avoid impairment until you choose activation.
CBN: 750mg
Marketed everywhere as “the sleep cannabinoid,” but the evidence is actually weak. A 2021 review found zero clinical trials using validated sleep measures. However, at 25-50mg doses (1-2mL of our oil), it may contribute to sedation through CB1 activation. We include it transparently, not as a miracle sleep cure but as one piece of the nighttime puzzle.
CBC: 750mg
The most under-researched cannabinoid in our formula, but preclinical data shows antinociceptive (pain-blocking), antibacterial, and neurogenic properties. It’s a long-shot inclusion based on promising pharmacology — exactly the kind of forward-thinking formulation that might help a New Hampshire cancer patient when nothing else does.
The Terpene Symphony: Why Smell Matters
Traditional RSO smelled like tar and solvents. Our oil smells like a forest after rain because we preserve and add back seven specific terpenes at 5% concentration:
- Limonene (citrus-bright): Mood elevation, stress relief. Think of peeling an orange on a cold February morning in Concord.
- Myrcene: Relaxation, muscle soothing. The same terpene that makes mangoes smell sweet.
- Caryophyllene (pepper/spice): The only terpene that directly activates CB2 receptors, providing anti-inflammatory effects without psychoactivity. Found in black pepper — a staple in every New Hampshire kitchen.
- Pinene (forest-fresh): Mental clarity, bronchodilation. Smells like the White Mountain National Forest.
- Linalool (lavender): Calming, anxiolytic. The scent of summer gardens in Portsmouth.
- Humulene (earthy/woody): Appetite suppression, anti-inflammatory. The “hoppy” smell in beer.
- Terpinolene (piney/fruity): Complex, uplifting aroma with emerging evidence for antioxidant activity.
These aren’t just for smell. The 2024 entourage-effect review confirms terpenes modulate cannabinoid receptor activity, enhance absorption, and may reduce THC-induced anxiety. For New Hampshire’s terpene-savvy consumers (and yes, we’re seeing more of you every day), this profile is as important as the cannabinoid numbers.
OilWell’s Houston Roots Meet New Hampshire Values
We’re based in Houston’s Montrose neighborhood — 810 Richmond Avenue, to be exact. But our story resonates with New Hampshire because it’s built on the same values that define the Granite State: independence, resilience, and refusing to back down when the system fails you.
Colin grew up in McAllen, Texas, one of the most dangerous border regions in America. He lost friends to violence, left home at sixteen, and navigated a world where the only options were bad and worse. He chose cannabis over harder paths, learned the plant intimately, and later brought that knowledge to Baylor College of Medicine — yes, that Baylor, one of the most prestigious medical institutions in the country. That combination of street-level plant knowledge and medical-grade technical precision is what you can’t find in New Hampshire’s current market.
Our ABC13 features (seven of them since 2019) aren’t PR fluff. When a Houston TV station needed someone to explain Delta-8 legality, they called Colin. When President Biden announced marijuana pardons, ABC13 put Colin on camera because he has personal conviction history — he’s lived the consequences New Hampshire’s 300,000 annual state-level cannabis arrests create. When COVID hit, we gave away $35,000 in product to encourage vaccination. When Texas banned Delta-8 overnight, we pulled everything proactively and warned other operators they were shipping Schedule I narcotics without knowing it.
That ethical backbone matters in New Hampshire. You don’t want a company that cuts corners when regulations change. You want a company that puts patients before profits, that publishes its formulas so you can DIY if you can’t afford the product, that treats you like a neighbor, not a customer.
Farm Bill Compliance: How This Is Legal in New Hampshire
New Hampshire’s medical cannabis program is one of the most restrictive in America — only 13 dispensaries statewide, and you need a qualifying condition plus a doctor’s certification. Recreational cannabis remains illegal. But hemp-derived products under 0.3% delta-9 THC? Fully legal under federal law and New Hampshire state law.
Our RSO Sublingual Oil contains just 90mg delta-9 THC in the entire 30mL bottle — 0.3% exactly. The other 16,500mg of cannabinoids are hemp-derived and Farm Bill compliant. You can order it online right now from Plymouth, from Peterborough, from Hampton Beach, and have it shipped to your door with full COAs, lab testing, and legal documentation.
Important legal notice for New Hampshire residents: THCa converts to delta-9 THC when heated. If you decarboxylate our product, you are creating a controlled substance under New Hampshire law. We provide the chemistry; you assume the legal responsibility. Many New Hampshire residents choose to use the raw form for daytime relief and only activate small amounts for severe nighttime symptoms. That decision is yours, but know that New Hampshire law enforcement may treat activated product differently than raw product.
Delivery to Every Corner of New Hampshire
We ship nationwide via USPS Priority Mail (2-3 business days), FedEx, and UPS. Your package arrives in discreet packaging with no cannabis branding. Every order includes:
- Full Certificate of Analysis (COA)
- Printed receipt with hemp-derived product classification
- Temperature-stable packaging (crucial for summer deliveries to the Seacoast)
- Tracking number
International shipping: New Hampshire residents with vacation homes in Canada or family overseas should know we ship globally with full customs documentation. The THCa framework makes this possible — less than 0.3% delta-9 THC at point of sale means legal export to most jurisdictions.
Condition-Specific Guidance for New Hampshire Residents
Cancer Support (for patients at Norris Cotton, Dartmouth-Hitchcock, or Elliot Hospital):
Pre-chemo: 0.5-1.0mL sublingual oil 1 hour before treatment. The delta-8 THC provides antiemetic effects comparable to dronabinol but with less anxiety. For breakthrough nausea, 2-3 vape puffs deliver relief in 1-2 minutes. Post-chemo: 0.5mL every 6 hours as needed. The CBN helps with sleep architecture during treatment.
Important: RSO is supportive care, not a cancer cure. The National Cancer Institute explicitly states no cannabis product has been proven to cure cancer in humans. Use this alongside your oncology team’s plan, not instead of it. If you’re at Norris Cotton Cancer Center, discuss cannabinoid timing with your care team — THC can interact with certain chemo drugs.
Chronic Pain (arthritis, fibromyalgia, neuropathy):
New Hampshire’s aging population and harsh winters create perfect conditions for chronic pain. Daytime: 0.3-0.5mL raw sublingual oil for anti-inflammatory effects without impairment. The beta-caryophyllene activates CB2 receptors (located primarily in peripheral tissues, not the brain), reducing inflammation in joints without cognitive effects. Nighttime: 0.5-1.0mL decarboxylated oil plus the full terpene profile. The myrcene and linalool enhance sedation while delta-8 and delta-9 THC address central pain pathways. Breakthrough pain: vape as needed.
For veterans at the Manchester VA or White River Junction VA managing chronic pain from service-related injuries: this multi-cannabinoid approach often reduces opioid requirements. We’ve heard from New Hampshire vets that the ability to function during the day (raw THCa) while sleeping at night (activated oil) is life-changing.
Sleep Disorders:
Take 1.0-2.0mL sublingual oil 30 minutes before bed. At 2.0mL, you’re getting 50mg CBN — the dosage investigated in 2024 sleep literature. Combined with myrcene and linalool’s sedative properties, this often helps even severe insomniacs. The 4-6 hour duration covers most of the night. For early morning awakenings (common in New Hampshire’s long winter nights), keep the vape on your nightstand for a quick puff to get back to sleep.
PTSD & Anxiety:
New Hampshire’s veteran population exceeds 100,000, and many struggle with PTSD. Colin’s personal story — quitting Xanax cold turkey using cannabinoids — resonates deeply here. Daytime: 0.3mL raw sublingual oil. The CBD and CBG address anxiety via 5-HT1A receptors without intoxication. Limonene provides mood elevation. If panic hits, vape delivers instant relief. Nighttime: 1.0mL sublingual for full cannabinoid profile including CBN to prevent nightmares and improve sleep architecture.
Real New Hampshire Resources
We don’t pretend to be your only resource. Integrate our products with New Hampshire’s excellent healthcare system:
Cancer Centers:
- Norris Cotton Cancer Center (Lebanon) — (603) 650-5000
- Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center (Lebanon) — (603) 650-5000
- Elliot Hospital Cancer Center (Manchester) — (603) 669-5300
- Catholic Medical Center Cancer Center (Manchester) — (603) 626-2626
Pain Clinics:
- New Hampshire Pain Associates (Concord) — (603) 224-2250
- PainCare (multiple locations) — (603) 945-2225
Veteran Support:
- Manchester VA Medical Center — (603) 624-4366
- White River Junction VA — (802) 295-9363
- NH Veterans Council — www.nhveteranscouncil.org
Addiction Recovery:
- NH Bureau of Drug & Alcohol Services — (603) 271-6100
- The Doorway NH (24/7 access) — 211
Always inform your providers about cannabinoid use. THC can interact with blood thinners, benzodiazepines, and some chemotherapy agents.
The Full Formula: Radical Transparency
We’re publishing our exact formula because Rick Simpson taught us that medicine belongs to the people. If you can’t afford $129.99, source these ingredients and make it yourself. If you can afford it, you’re buying lab-tested precision, convenience, and the peace of mind that comes from knowing exactly what’s in every drop.
OilWell RSO Sublingual Oil (30mL) — $129.99
- CBD: 4,500mg
- CBG: 3,000mg
- Delta-8 THC: 6,000mg
- THCa: 1,500mg
- Delta-9 THC: 90mg
- CBN: 750mg
- CBC: 750mg
- Total: 16,590mg (553mg/mL)
- Live Terpenes: 5%
- Carrier: Organic MCT Oil
- Approximately 40-60 doses per bottle
OilWell RSO Vape Cartridge (1g) — $49.99
- CBD: 30%
- CBG: 20%
- Delta-8 THC: 15%
- THCa: 10%
- CBN: 10%
- CBC: 10%
- Live Terpenes: 5%+
- 510-thread universal battery compatible
Our Promise to New Hampshire
From the day Bentley got up and brought Colin his ball, our mission has been clear: create cannabis products with intent, answer questions directly, and never pretend cannabis is right for everyone. We’re not here to sell snake oil or false hope. We’re here because the research is real, the need is urgent, and people in New Hampshire deserve access to honest, transparent, high-quality cannabinoid medicine.
You can verify everything we’ve said. Check our COAs. Read the 29 peer-reviewed citations in our GENERAL KNOWLEDGE section. Watch the seven ABC13 features documenting our evolution from CBD startup to industry authority. Call us at (832) 416-2816 and ask the hard questions. We’ll give you straight answers.
Order today: Visit oilwellcbd.com and select RSO Sublingual Oil or Vape Cartridge. We ship discreetly to every New Hampshire address — from the Seacoast to the North Country, from the Connecticut River Valley to the White Mountains. Same-day delivery not available here (we’re working on it!), but USPS Priority gets it to you in 2-3 business days.
If you’re a cancer patient, a chronic pain sufferer, a veteran with PTSD, or a caregiver at your wit’s end — you are exactly who we built this for. Colin’s story is your story. Bentley’s miracle could be your miracle. And our formula, published openly for the world to see, is our promise that we will never put profits before people.
Live Free or Die isn’t just New Hampshire’s motto. It’s a philosophy about controlling your own destiny. With OilWell RSO, you control your medicine. You control your potency. You control your healing journey.
That’s what Rick Simpson dreamed of. That’s what Bentley proved was possible. That’s what we’re delivering to New Hampshire.
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