Cannabinoids
Rick Simpson Oil (RSO / Phoenix Tears)
Street names: RSO, Phoenix Tears, Cannabis oil, FECO
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⚡What it does
- Heavy sedating high — full-spectrum THC extract
- Cancer-patient community use
⚠Key risks
- CANCER-CURE CLAIMS — RSO is marketed as a cancer cure with zero evidence; patients delay real treatment and die
- Extremely potent — rice-grain doses for novices
- Made with naphtha/isopropyl — residual solvents if poorly purged
- Unregulated dosing = overconsumption
- No quality control in grey market
✚Overdose signs
- Severe sedation
- Anxiety, paranoia
- Vomiting
📋Quick facts
Also known asRSO, Phoenix Tears, Cannabis oil, FECO
CategoryCannabinoids
Schedule / classFollows local cannabis law; unregulated where illegal
AppearanceDark black/brown thick cannabis extract; sold in syringes
Street price$30–$60 per gram (grey); dispensary extracts vary
Legal statusFollows cannabis law; 'cancer cure' marketing is health fraud
Last updated2026-09-17
Sources: FDA, NIDA, Cancer Research UK
Category comparison — Cannabinoids
| Substance | Class | Top risks | Street price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rick Simpson Oil (RSO / Phoenix Tears) | Follows local cannabis law; unregulated where illegal | CANCER-CURE CLAIMS — RSO is marketed as a cancer cure with zero evidence; patients delay real treatment and die; Extremely potent — rice-grain doses for novices | $30–$60 per gram |
| Cannabis (Weed) | Schedule I | Anxiety, panic attacks, paranoia — especially high-THC strains and concentrates; Impaired memory, coordination and driving ability for hours | ~$10–$20 per gram flower |
| Cannabis Edibles (THC/CBD) | Follows local cannabis law; unregulated market where illegal | THE classic overdose: people eat more when it 'isn't working yet' — 2–3 hour delay means stacking doses; Overconsumption: severe panic, paranoia, vomiting — miserable but not life-threatening | Legal market: $2–$5 per 10 mg dose |
Street prices are regional estimates. Potency and cuts vary constantly.
?Frequently asked questions
What does Rick Simpson Oil (RSO / Phoenix Tears) look like?
Dark black/brown thick cannabis extract; sold in syringes
What are the signs of a Rick Simpson Oil (RSO / Phoenix Tears) overdose?
Severe sedation; Anxiety, paranoia; Vomiting Call emergency services immediately.
How addictive is it?
CANCER-CURE CLAIMS — RSO is marketed as a cancer cure with zero evidence; patients delay real treatment and die Dependence can develop with regular use.