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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.
Neurotransmitters also affect an individual's mood, weight, sleep etc. some of the examples of neurotransmitters are as follows. Types of Neurotransmitters:-Neurotransmitters are of two types that is inhibitory and excitatory. Inhibitory neurons are responsible for calming the brain and create balance like balance in mood. They can easily be replaced by excitatory neurotransmitters when they are overactive.