Rick Simpson Oil (RSO) in North Slope Borough: The Complete Guide by OilWell Cannabis

Welcome to the most comprehensive RSO resource available anywhere—specially created for residents of North Slope Borough, Alaska. Whether you’re in Utqiaġvik, Nuiqsut, Kaktovik, Point Hope, Wainwright, Atqasuk, or anywhere across our vast Arctic home, we understand your unique challenges: the isolation, the extreme climate, the limited healthcare access, and the need for reliable, tested products that can survive the journey north. This guide honors Rick Simpson’s pioneering spirit while delivering the modern, evidence-based formulation that his original vision deserved.

Understanding Rick Simpson Oil: From One Man’s Story to a Global Movement

Who Was Rick Simpson, and Why His Story Matters to North Slope Borough

Rick Simpson wasn’t a doctor, scientist, or pharmacist—he was a power engineer from Nova Scotia who, like many of us in the North Slope, learned to trust his own experience when conventional systems failed him. In 1997, after a workplace scaffolding fall left him with persistent tinnitus and post-concussion symptoms, the medications his doctors prescribed either didn’t help or made things worse. Sound familiar? Many folks in our oilfield communities know this pattern all too well—workplace injuries, chronic pain, and a healthcare system that sometimes feels more focused on prescriptions than solutions.

When Simpson discovered cannabis provided more relief than anything else, his doctor refused to discuss it. So he took matters into his own hands—a very North Slope approach to problem-solving. The 1974 NIH study showing THC slowed tumors in mice captured his imagination (though it was never replicated in humans), and when he developed basal cell carcinoma in 2003, he applied concentrated cannabis oil directly to the lesions. His personal testimony claims they disappeared in four days—but here’s where we need to be honest with our North Slope neighbors: no biopsy, no independent verification, no clinical documentation exists. This is personal testimony, not medical proof, but it’s historically significant as the catalyst that launched a global movement.

The Traditional RSO Protocol: What North Slope Borough Residents Need to Know

Simpson’s famous 60-gram, 90-day protocol was designed around crude, unstandardized cannabis oil. For our remote communities where every dollar and every drop matters, understanding the original protocol helps you see why modern formulations are so different.

The Goal: Consume 60 grams (about 60 mL) of concentrated cannabis oil over roughly 90 days.

The Titration Schedule:

• Week 1: Half a grain of rice-sized dose (~10-15mg) three times daily
• Weeks 2-5: Double the dose every four days, aiming for 1 gram per day by week 5
• Weeks 5-12: Maintain 1 gram daily (about 333mg three times per day) until all 60 grams are consumed

Critical Context for North Slope Borough:
This protocol was designed for a product that varied wildly between batches—no standardization, no lab testing, no safety screening. At peak dosing, patients consumed 600-900mg of delta-9 THC daily—doses far beyond anything studied clinically. For our harsh climate and isolated communities, this poses real risks: severe intoxication, impaired ability to operate equipment or vehicles in dangerous conditions, and unpredictable reactions when help is hours away.

Important Safety Notes for Our Remote Environment:

• No clinical trials validate this protocol
• Naphtha or isopropyl alcohol solvents used in traditional production can leave toxic residues
• High-THC doses (600-900mg/day) risk severe anxiety, tachycardia, and cannabis use disorder
• The oil had minimal terpenes due to heat destruction
• Every batch was chemically different

For North Slope residents who may work in oilfields, drive snowmachines, or hunt for subsistence, these risks are amplified by distance and environmental hazards. That’s why a modern, standardized approach isn’t just better—it’s necessary.

About OilWell Cannabis: Built from Adversity, Guided by Science

Our Founder: From McAllen to Montrose to North Slope Borough

OilWell Cannabis was founded by Colin Valencia—born in McAllen, Texas, a border city defined by economic hardship and systemic challenges. By sixteen, he’d witnessed violence that claimed friends and forced him to leave home. He could have taken darker paths, but chose cannabis—a decision that would eventually serve thousands, including the isolated communities of North Slope Borough.

Colin became a software engineer, developing medical-grade systems for Baylor College of Medicine. That technical precision, combined with deep plant knowledge, created something rare: a cannabis company built on both street wisdom and scientific rigor.

Bentley’s Story: The Miracle That Started Everything

Our company was born from love and desperation. Bentley—Colin’s dog, his family—was paralyzed, facing euthanasia. Vets said pain meds would destroy his organs. Colin refused to give up. A rescue worker’s question changed everything: “You’ve moved how many tons of weed and you’ve never heard of CBD?”

Colin created CBD golden paste. Bentley got up and brought him his ball. From paralyzed to playing. Dogs don’t respond to placebo. This was real.

Bentley lived ten more years, dying naturally at twenty. During that decade, Colin developed formulas for every age-related condition Bentley faced: neurodegeneration (CBG), dementia (CBC), glaucoma (THC), arthritis (multi-pathway anti-inflammation). Single cannabinoids weren’t enough. Bentley’s life depended on precise multi-cannabinoid synergy—that’s why our RSO contains seven cannabinoids, not one.

Colin’s Personal Journey: PTSD, Benzo Addiction, and Healing

Colin also lived what our customers experience. He struggled with PTSD and Xanax addiction, quitting cold turkey—facing withdrawal head-on—using the same cannabinoid knowledge that saved Bentley. Our Peace Gummies formula was created during midnight experiments fighting benzo withdrawal. He personally uses our vape for insomnia and severe PTSD. This isn’t theory; it’s survival turned into science.

The OilWell RSO Philosophy: Four Principles for North Slope Borough

1. Accessibility Over Gatekeeping

In North Slope Borough, where the nearest dispensary might be a flight away, accessibility is everything. No medical card required. Age 21+, that’s it. We ship directly to Utqiaġvik, Nuiqsut, Kaktovik, Point Hope, Wainwright, Atqasuk—every community. Simpson believed medicine should be free; we believe it should be legal and reachable.

2. Patient-Controlled Potency

Our sublingual oil contains 1,500mg THCa in its raw, non-psychoactive form. You decide whether to use it raw for daytime anti-inflammatory relief or decarboxylate it at home for full psychoactive potency. For our North Slope neighbors who operate heavy equipment, hunt, or need to stay sharp during the endless summer daylight or dark winter months, this control is life-changing.

Decarboxylation at Home: Heat at 260°F for 45-60 minutes converts 1,500mg THCa to ~1,315mg delta-9 THC. Combined with our 90mg existing delta-9 and 6,000mg delta-8 THC, you get ~1,405mg total psychoactive potential—100% legally, after purchase. This is the most significant legal cannabis access innovation in history.

3. Open-Source Formulas

Can’t afford $129.99? We publish our complete formula publicly—every milligram, every percentage—so you can source ingredients and make your own. This echoes Simpson’s free-distribution ethos for the modern era. In North Slope Borough, where import costs drive up prices and DIY culture runs deep, this transparency matters.

The Original Open-Source Recipe: We even published Bentley’s CBD golden paste recipe (turmeric, coconut oil, black pepper, CBD) so any pet owner facing euthanasia can try it. That recipe is free, tested, and real.

4. Evidence-Informed, Not Evidence-Overstating

Simpson made cure claims without trials. We anchor every claim to peer-reviewed literature. Our GENERAL KNOWLEDGE section contains 29 citations—the same standard we apply to ourselves. North Slope Borough residents deserve honesty, not hype.

Farm Bill Compliance and Legal Framework for Alaska

Our RSO Sublingual Oil contains only 90mg delta-9 THC in the entire 30mL bottle—3mg/mL—well under the 0.3% federal limit. All cannabinoids are hemp-derived, making it legal under the 2018 Farm Bill and shippable to Alaska.

Critical for North Slope Borough Residents: Alaska legalized recreational cannabis in 2014, but commercial sales require local approval. North Slope Borough has not authorized commercial cannabis sales, meaning residents must grow their own or receive gifts. Our Farm Bill-compliant hemp products are legally shippable to your doorstep because they contain less than 0.3% delta-9 THC at point of sale.

Your Responsibility: THCa converts to delta-9 THC when heated. You are responsible for understanding and complying with local laws regarding possession and use. We provide full COAs, receipts, and documentation for customs and legal verification. International customers (including Alaska Natives with tribal sovereignty considerations) accept all customs and legal risk.

Open-Source Formulas: Complete Transparency for North Slope Borough

We publish everything. Below are the exact formulas for both our products. If you can source cannabinoid distillates, you can replicate these yourself.

RSO Sublingual Oil Formula

• Live Terpenes: 5% (limonene, myrcene, caryophyllene, pinene, linalool, humulene, terpinolene)
• Carrier: Organic MCT oil
• Format: 30mL bottle with graduated dropper (0.1mL increments)
• Potency: 553mg/mL
• Onset: 15-45 minutes (sublingual)
• Duration: 4-6 hours
• Bioavailability: 13-19%

For North Slope Borough Residents: That graduated dropper means precise dosing even in extreme cold—no guesswork when you’re dealing with chronic pain during a -40°F winter night.

RSO Vape Cartridge Formula

• Live Terpenes: 5%+
• Format: 1 Gram, 510-thread universal battery compatible
• Onset: 1-2 minutes (fastest delivery)
• Duration: 2-4 hours
• Bioavailability: 10-35%

For North Slope Borough: The vape format is ideal for breakthrough pain during outdoor activities—hunting, fishing, oilfield work—where you need immediate relief without waiting for sublingual absorption.

The Decarboxylation Choice: Patient-Controlled Potency for North Slope Living

Three Usage Options:

1. Raw (No Heat): All 1,500mg stays as non-psychoactive THCa. Perfect for daytime use while operating equipment, driving snowmachines, or during the endless summer days when you need functionality. Zero impairment.

2. Fully Activated (Home Decarb): Heat at 260°F for 45-60 minutes to convert THCa to ~1,315mg delta-9 THC. Combined with existing cannabinoids, you get ~1,405mg total psychoactive potential—comparable to traditional illegal RSO, but legally activated in your own home.

3. Vape (Auto-Decarb): Every puff at 400-450°F instantly converts THCa to delta-9 THC. Immediate, potent relief.

North Slope Borough Reality Check: You can decarb a small portion in a separate container while keeping the rest raw. This flexibility means one bottle serves both your daytime anti-inflammatory needs and nighttime full-potency requirements.

Solvent-Free Production: Safety for Extreme Environments

Traditional RSO used toxic naphtha or isopropyl alcohol—terrible for North Slope Borough’s harsh storage conditions where temperature fluctuations could accelerate solvent residue release. Our production uses zero solvents. We blend purified cannabinoid distillates in organic MCT oil—safe, stable, and tested.

Third-Party Lab Testing:

• Cannabinoid potency (±2% accuracy)
• Heavy metals (arsenic, cadmium, lead, mercury)
• Pesticides (400+ compounds)
• Residual solvents (FDA Class 3 limits)
• Microbial contaminants

COAs available on request and via our website. In North Slope Borough where product contamination could be deadly due to distance from medical care, this transparency isn’t optional—it’s essential.

Complete Product Portfolio for North Slope Borough Needs

Beyond RSO, we offer products developed from Colin’s decade with Bentley and his personal PTSD journey:

Asshole Peach — $39.99

268mg total cannabinoids per ring: 28mg Delta-9 THC, 50mg Delta-8 THC, 20mg Delta-10 THC, 20mg THCo, 100mg CBD, 50mg CBG

• Why North Slope Borough Residents Choose This: Favored by veterans for PTSD and pain relief. The euphoric, long-lasting sensation helps during dark winter months when depression can hit hard.

Peace Gummies — $34.99

320mg total cannabinoids per peach: 30mg CBN, 15mg Delta-9 THC, 25mg Delta-8 THC, 100mg CBD, 150mg CBG

• Born from Colin’s Xanax Withdrawal: He created this during midnight experiments quitting benzodiazepines. Available in vape form for rapid relief. For North Slope Borough residents dealing with prescription dependence, this represents hope.

SWEETEMintz Sugar-Free Vegan Peppermint Hard Candy — $39.99

28mg Delta-9 Nano THC, 100mg Nano CBD, 50mg CBG Isolate

• For Our Diabetic and Health-Conscious Neighbors: Zero sugar, 100% vegan. In communities where diabetes rates are elevated, this matters.

Custom Creations

Need a specific ratio for your condition? We design tailored products for vegans, diabetics, Crohn’s disease, IBS, ulcerative colitis, PTSD, benzo addiction, insomnia. Contact us—we’ll formulate for your unique North Slope Borough needs.

When to Use Each Format: Practical Guidance for North Slope Life

Competitive Comparison: Why OilWell for North Slope Borough

OilWell RSO vs. Texas TCUP Dispensary RSO

OilWell RSO vs. Hemp CBD RSO (e.g., Lazarus Naturals)

Condition-Specific Usage for North Slope Borough Residents

Legal Disclaimer: These are informed contexts, not medical prescriptions. Not FDA-approved. Not a substitute for professional medical care. Consult your healthcare provider. Do not operate vehicles or machinery while impaired. In North Slope Borough where medical facilities are limited, always coordinate with your village health aide or Iḷisaġvik College health services when possible.

Chemotherapy-Related Nausea & Appetite Support

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

For our neighbors in Utqiaġvik and Nuiqsut traveling to Anchorage for cancer treatment, this protocol provides support during and after chemotherapy.

Chronic Pain (Arthritis, Neuropathy, Fibromyalgia)

• Daytime: 0.3-0.5mL raw sublingual—anti-inflammatory without impairment
• Nighttime: 0.5-1.0mL decarboxylated sublingual—combines pain relief with CBN sleep support
• Breakthrough: Vape as needed for rapid onset
• Evidence: CBD pain [4], delta-9 THC pain [13], caryophyllene CB2 agonism [24], THCa COX-2 inhibition [12]

Essential for North Slope oilfield workers and subsistence hunters whose bodies endure decades of physical stress.

Sleep Support During Endless Summer Days

• Before bed: 1.0-2.0mL sublingual
• Dose delivers: 25-50mg CBN (investigated in 2024 sleep literature)
• Evidence: CBN sleep [16][17]

When the midnight sun disrupts your circadian rhythm for weeks, this matters.

Anxiety & Stress

• Daytime functional: 0.3mL raw sublingual—CBD + CBG address anxiety pathways without impairment
• Nighttime: 1.0mL sublingual—full profile including CBN for sleep architecture
• Evidence: CBD anxiety [3], CBG pharmacology [7][8], limonene entourage [20]

For the isolation, economic pressures, and trauma many in our communities carry.

Delivery to North Slope Borough: How It Works

We ship nationwide and internationally. For North Slope Borough residents, here’s what you need to know:

Shipping to Alaska:

• Method: USPS Priority Mail, FedEx, or UPS Ground
• Timeframe: 5-10 business days to Anchorage, then additional time to villages
• Cost: Calculated at checkout (typically $15-30)
• Packaging: Discreet, temperature-stable for Alaska’s climate extremes
• Tracking: Provided for all orders
• Documentation: Full COAs, receipts, and Farm Bill compliance paperwork included

Special Considerations for North Slope Borough:

• Remote Villages: We ship to PO boxes and general delivery addresses. Use your village name and zip code (e.g., Utqiaġvik 99723, Nuiqsut 99789, Kaktovik 99747).
• Extreme Cold: Our MCT oil-based formula remains stable at -40°F. Store indoors if possible, but brief exposure won’t degrade product quality.
• Signature Required: Available for added security in communities with shared mail pickup.
• Order Timing: Plan ahead—order before you run out, especially before sea ice limits barge deliveries in fall.

International Shipping Note: If you’re a Canadian neighbor in Aklavik or Inuvik, we ship internationally with full customs documentation. You accept all legal responsibility for importation.

Our PANDEM1C SEO Technology: With 14 million locations in our database, we optimize search visibility across six continents—including every village in North Slope Borough.

Media Recognition: Third-Party Validation

Between 2019-2023, ABC13 Houston featured Colin Valencia in seven news segments across five different reporters. This isn’t purchased PR—it’s earned credibility. When Houston’s #1 news source needed cannabis expertise, they called us. Why does this matter to North Slope Borough? Because mainstream media validation from a top-10 U.S. market establishes trust that no local dispensary can replicate.

Key Coverage:

• September 2019: “I’m not trying to sell people snake oil”—our foundational philosophy
• May 2021: Colin’s blunt honesty on Delta-8 (“Maybe you want to get high”)—uncensored truth-telling
• August 2021: $35,000 in free product donated to encourage COVID vaccination—community action
• October 2021: Proactive Delta-8 removal before enforcement—ethical leadership
• October 2022: Personal marijuana conviction history revealed—authenticity

The Bottom Line: These features prove we’re not a fly-by-night operation. We’re a licensed Texas DSHS company with a real Houston location (810 Richmond Ave), ~$1M annual revenue, and a near-5.0 Google rating. For North Slope Borough residents ordering from hundreds of miles away, this verification matters.

Complete Scientific Evidence Reference

Every cannabinoid and terpene in our formula is documented with peer-reviewed citations. Here’s the full evidence base for North Slope Borough residents who want to verify claims:

Cannabinoid Evidence Profiles

CBD [1]-[6]:

• Seizures: Strongest evidence (Epidiolex FDA-approved)
• Anxiety: 2024 meta-analysis shows significant anxiolytic signal but limited clinical samples [3]
• Pain: Promising but heterogeneous evidence [4]
• Sleep: Methodologically weak studies [5]
• Safety: Real signal for liver enzyme elevation [6]
• NCCIH: Modest evidence for chronic pain, multiple sclerosis symptoms [1]

CBG [7][8]:

• Pharmacology: Alpha-2 adrenoceptor and 5-HT1A interactions
• Research Areas: Neurologic disorders, IBD, antibacterial activity
• Caution: Commercially sold despite thin evidence [7]

Delta-8 THC [9]-[11]:

• Pharmacology: Partial CB1 agonist, less potent than delta-9 [9]
• Public Health: Dominated by animal studies, adverse event reports [10]
• Manufacturing: Interest driven by stability and synthesis ease [11]
• Bottom Line: Psychoactive with incomplete safety characterization

THCa [12]:

• Psychoactivity: Non-psychoactive unless heated
• Research: Anti-inflammatory, neuroprotective, antineoplastic in preclinical models
• Chemistry: Converts to THC at 260°F or over time

Delta-9 THC [1][13]-[15]:

• Best Evidence: Chemo nausea, HIV appetite, MS symptoms [1]
• Pain: High-THC products provide short-term benefit but increase dizziness, sedation, nausea [13]
• Pharmacokinetics: Inhaled onset 15-30 min, oral onset slower/longer [14]
• Mental Health: High-concentration products associated with psychosis, CUD, anxiety, depression [15]

CBN [16][17]:

• Sleep Claims: Marketing ahead of evidence
• 2021 Review: No clinical trials with validated sleep measures [16]
• 2024 Update: Research still doesn’t match real-world use [17]

CBC [18][19]:

• Pharmacology: Distinct from THC/CBD, antinociceptive, antibacterial [18]
• Status: Clinically immature, over-the-counter products already sold [18]

Terpene Evidence Profiles

General Note: Terpene claims require stricter interpretation. Most evidence is preclinical, in vitro, or from non-cannabis sources [20][29].

Limonene [20]-[22]:

• Multifunctional monoterpene (antioxidant, anti-inflammatory) but mostly non-human data [21]
• Oxidation products are contact allergens [22]

Myrcene [20][23]:

• Anxiolytic, anti-inflammatory in preclinical; human studies lacking [23]

Caryophyllene [24]:

• CB2 agonist—most mechanistically interesting terpene [24]
• Anti-inflammatory, neuroprotective, but limited human confirmation

Pinene [20][25]:

• Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory preclinical; cognition claims are hypotheses [25]

Linalool [20][22][25][26]:

• Stress/m