Collection of articles and resources regarding the drug.

Tony Seskus' article: "An abuse epidemic of OxyContin is sweeping across the U.S. and authorities north of border fear it may spread here."

Brief overview of the drug, links, and an interview with a former addict in RealAudio format.

Information on dosage, usage, side effects, interactions, and drug comparisons, including generics when available.

Special report on the OxyContin problem in West Virginia, and the drug's addictive affects.

Offers a question and answer about the drug oxycodone hydrochloride.

Provides FAQs, general information about semisynthetic opioids and their addiction potential, summarizes evidence-based protocols for treatment, and provides referral sources for further information. [PDF Format]

Encourages awareness of how easy it is to overdose Oxycontin, its other abuse dangers, and the dangers of prescription drug abuse.

Aims to bring awareness on how easy it is to overdose on the opiate OxyContin. Features background, personal stories, FAQs, overdose information, and details on how to battle it.

Information from the RxList.

Explores various issues regarding the pharmacology, uses, and problems associated with this narcotic.

Brief information about the drug and its side effects. Includes photo.

Answers to regulation and restriction questions from the US Department of Justice's Drug Enforcement Administration.

Article outlining the rise in the recreational use of OxyContin in Cinncinati.

Full prescribing information from RxList.

Mark Sappenfield's article discusses the drug's affects on the U.S, the pharmacy robberies it has caused, and the law suit against its manufacturer.

Brian Dunn's article: "The drug works wonders on severe pain, but moved into the black market quickly after it got FDA approval. Early signs of its abuse in Montgomery County have surfaced."

Collection of articles related to this issue.

Josh White's article about the conviction of a woman for selling OxyContin and other painkillers from her Dale City home.