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University Student's Quaalude Test Reveals Fentanyl Contamination

4/10/2026

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Kai Raydon, a University of Colorado student, tested quaaludes purchased from the dark web for fentanyl.
He inhaled the substance.
Emma Buck, his girlfriend, noted his unusual behavior.
Her observations contradicted the expected effects of a sedative.
In April 2026, the incident highlights the rise of potent, lab-made drugs that are reshaping the illicit drug market.

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Story summary

Kai Raydon, a University of Colorado student, tested quaaludes purchased from the dark web for fentanyl.
He inhaled the substance.
Emma Buck, his girlfriend, noted his unusual behavior.
Her observations contradicted the expected effects of a sedative.
In April 2026, the incident highlights the rise of potent, lab-made drugs that are reshaping the illicit drug market.