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.
A diuretic is any compound that stimulates increased production of urine, which is helpful in flushing out your kidneys. Natural foods that display diuretic properties include celery, parsley, dandelion root, cucumber, asparagus, eggplant, watercress, artichokes and watermelon. Drinking more pure, filtered water is also very helpful for flushing out the genitourinary system and, to a lesser extent, the liver.