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.
Natural laxatives generally include any food that has a high fiber or water content, such as whole grains and fruits. Another category of natural laxatives contains foods such as yogurt that promote the growth of healthy bacteria in the intestinal tract.ny food with a high water content can work as a natural laxative. Perhaps the best-known example is watermelon, but lettuce actually has more water than watermelon does. Other choices for increasing hydration include apples, grapefruit, broccoli, tomatoes and cucumber.