Street Names for OxyContin: The terms you need to know

Street Names for OxyContin: The terms you need to know
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The rapid rise of OxyContin use and abuse has led to a bustling underground trade for the drug. Once a drug “hits the streets” as OxyContin has, generally a series of street or code names will follow. Here are some of the most common terms for OxyContin, as well as some street terms associated with the process of obtaining the drug.

Street names for OxyContin:

  • Cotton
  • Hillbilly Heroin
  • Kicker
  • OCs
  • Ox
  • Os
  • Oxy
  • Pills
  • OxyContin (Names specific to pill form of drug)
  • 40
  • 40-Bar
  • 80

Other Terms Related OxyContin Abuse

Doctor Shopping: The act of going to different doctors and faking illness in order to receive prescriptions for OxyContin

Pharming: Taking a mixture of different prescription medications

Pill Ladies: Senior Citizen women who sell their prescription medication (often, OxyContin)

At Michael’s House, we understand the challenges you face as you battle against OxyContin addiction. From admissions through program completion, we work closely and personally with you to help overcome this addiction. Contact Michael’s House today at 1-877-345-8494 for more information.