What are some ways that healthcare professionals can decrease the risk of drug abuse and addiction? Hospitals are under increased scrutiny from regulatory agencies over prescription drug abuse and the potential for drug diversion from medical institutions. For hospital leadership, it is a patient safety issue. explaining how the drugs and alcohol ruin your body and may even cause death is the answer for number one.The way that each state can help stop drug and alcohol addiction is to prohibit certain drugs and alcoholic beverages.Communities can help stop drug abuse by getting the people that are struggling with their lives some help
