How Can We Live with fewer Drugs?

How can we live with fewer drugs?
No, not the ones from nasty thugs
Who hang around with loads to sell,
But those prescribed to make us well.
Millions and millions every week,
Dispensed to millions who try and seek
Something designed to make their life
More pleasant, with less pain and strife.
But doctors often should advise
That they should take more exercise;
Get up and out and make a start,
For movement can improve the heart.
Find a hobby, one which will
Ensure their brain is never still;
Get a social life that's real,
Invite a neighbour for a meal;
Be always busy so that they
Have things to do throughout the day.
Some will always need to take
Various drugs for their ailments' sake,
But many more just need to find
New interests that will set their mind
On other things, so they don't need
Bottles of pills on which to feed.