Drug users will soon be able to consume illicit narcotics under the supervision of a medical professional in Edmonton, Calgary, and Lethbridge.

The province of Alberta is also expecting applications for sites from Grande Prairie, Red Deer, Fort McMurray, Medicine Hat, and Edson.

Many are left wondering how these sites will operate, who they can serve and what the future of drug consumption could look like in our province.

What exactly should safe consumption sites look like in our province and should they do more than supervise?