The Sun is a POS media outlet, so it doesn't surprise me.
I'm not sure if the opioid crisis turns people in litter bugs, or thieves, or prostitutes, but drug addiction causes all kinds of destructive behaviours. Having areas where addicts can interact with each other just sets off a series of bad choices, often leading to crime.
Our municipality has a crime map, and the areas where we have needle drop-off boxes, addiction support, and shelters tend to be lit up with sexual assault, violent crime, robberies, b&e, etc.
Granted, these areas now also have LCBO/Beer Store/Cannabis shops at every corner, so it's all around bad for the community.