According to the foreword, the books in the Compact Research: Drugs series focus on three types of information: "objective single-author narratives, opinion-based primary source quotations, and facts and statistics." What this translates to on the page is an overview of the topic and an in-depth chapter-by-chapter discussion of the points raised in the overview. In Oxycodone, the formula works to good effect, though it is a tad longwinded, and some of the information (such as how it is known as "hillbilly heroin") is repeated. Among the questions discussed are the health dangers of the drug and its legitimacy in medical use, government regulation of the drug, and how oxycodone abuse can be prevented. Those looking for report information will find all their answers here. The attractive format, with plenty of color photographs and charts, enlivens the information. Excellent back matter includes source notes, names of advocacy groups and organizations, and sites for further information.