Morning After Pill IS Safe for Teens

There is lots of debate about the so called "Morning After Pill" being released to teens without a prescription. Laci Green takes a look at the debate and breaks down the issues as only Laci can.
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How Does Plan B Work?
"The emergency contraception drug Plan B One-Step will be available for women as young as 15 without a prescription, the Food and Drug Administration said yesterday (April 30)."
Hey, FDA: Drop the Plan B Age Restriction
"Yesterday, the FDA announced that it will make Plan B—also known as emergency contraception (EC) or the morning after pill—available over the counter to women older than 15 years old who can prove their age."
Facts on Unintended Pregnancy in the United States
"Most American families want two children. To achieve this, the average woman spends about five years pregnant, postpartum or trying to become pregnant, and three decades—more than three-quarters of her reproductive life—trying to avoid an unintended pregnancy."
Emergency contraception safety
The High Cost of Unintended Pregnancy
"The high incidence of unintended pregnancy imposes costs on American society that range from increased rates of crime and welfare participation to reduced levels of high-school completion and labor-force participation."
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