ADA President John Findley congratulated the Washington legislators for introducing a federal bill aimed at understanding and treating a condition where teeth can become blackened, stained, rotted, and crumbling from methamphetamine use. This is colloquially called "Meth Mouth." Senate Finance Committee Chairman Senator Max Baucus (D-MT) introduced this bill in February which quickly was co-sponsored by Senators Kent Conrad (D-ND), Tim Johnson (D-SD), Charles Schumer (D-NY), Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), and John Testor (D-MT). This bill will provide local funding for school-based initiatives to educate primary and elementary school students about the oral aspects of meth use. It will enhance federal research and promote continuing education activities to learn more about substance abuses. The drug can cause dry mouth which in turn causes an increase in dental decay due to a lack of washing saliva. Drug users also have a tendency to grind and clench their teeth. Few studies have been published about its prevalence, causes, and cost to the public.