Check out these resources for adolescents who may be struggling with illicit drug use issues (including the abuse of prescription drugs): 1  Call the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administrationâs (SAMHSAâs) substance abuse treatment helpline at 1-800-662-HELP.7% of teens don't use prescription drugs to get high. Illicit drug use-which includes the abuse of illegal drugs and/or the misuse of prescription medications or household substances-is something many adolescents engage in occasionally, and a few do regularly.
Watermelon, tomatoes, cucumber, carrots and cranberry juice are all natural diuretics that aid in reducing edema, according to Progressive Health. Additional foods that have diuretic properties are celery, grapes, artichokes and eggplant. Coffee also has a diuretic effect. Continue Reading.
Leafy greens, such as spinach, kale, dandelion greens and even cilantro and parsley, are natural diuretics. Leafy greens, particularly dandelion and parsley, work by boosting your liver and kidney functions, increasing the amount of urine your body produces.hoto Credit Eising/Photodisc/Getty Images. Regular urination is important for keeping your system free of toxins and other wastes, helping you maintain healthy blood pressure levels and reducing the risk of health complications. Certain vegetables are natural diuretics, which are substances that encourage urination.