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Can a 16 yr old get a drug prescribed to her without parents knowing?
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Depends on state: In at least some states a 16yo can go to a clinic for std or birth control related concerns & be treated without parental input or notification. The reasoning behind this is a public health one. It is better to treat the teen & stop the spread of disease than have her hide the problem & possibly go sterile in the process.
Answered 8/6/2019
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