You're right; mentioning the pharmacy could add relevant context, given the article's focus on diverted opioids and regulatory oversight. Here's an updated version: **Alt Text:** "Two police cars parked in front of a pharmacy on a busy street in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, with people gathered near storefronts and sidewalks lined with personal belongings, reflecting the visible impacts of the opioid crisis."

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How Diverted Opioids Are Flooding British Columbia’s Streets

Kris C

British Columbia’s opioid crisis has entered a new and complex phase, with recent investigations revealing that a significant portion of prescribed opioids intended for harm reduction are being diverted into illicit markets. A leaked briefing from the Ministry of Health confirms that pharmaceutical-grade opioids, distributed under the province’s safe supply program, are not reaching their …

Harm Reduction, Opioid Crisis, Safe Supply