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Similar to heroin, oxycodone produces â along with pain management â a euphoric high caused by stimulation of the reward center of the brain. Oxycodone elevates levels of the neurotransmitter dopamine, which is considered the pleasure chemical of the brain. On the street, OxyContin is known as âOxy,â âOC,â âOxyCotton,â âHillbilly Heroin,â and âKickers,â and is often used if heroin or morphine is not available.
Some of the long term effects of oxycodone on your health from a psychological perspective may involve: 1  Psychological dependence and cravings. 2  Cognitive difficulties. 3  Memory loss. 4  Reduced inhibitions and increased risk of dangerous, negative, or immoral behaviors. 5  Anxiety, depression, mood swings, and other emotional instabilities.