decay that is commonly associated with meth-
amphetamine use. 
(7) SUBSTANCE
USE
DISORDER.—The term 
‘‘substance use disorder’’ means any harmful pat-
tern of alcohol or drug use that leads to clinically 
significant impairment in physical, psychological, 
interpersonal, or vocational functioning. 
(8) YOUTH.—The term ‘‘youth’’ has the mean-
ing given to such term in section 1023 of the Na-
tional Narcotics Leadership Act of 1988 (21 U.S.C. 
1523). 
SEC. 102. METHAMPHETAMINE PREVENTION DEMONSTRA-
TION PROJECTS. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—In carrying out section 519E of 
the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 290bb–25e), the 
Director of the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention 
shall make grants to public and private nonprofit entities 
to enable such entities to determine whether, how, and to 
what degree educating youth about meth mouth is an ef-
fective strategy for preventing or reducing methamphet-
amine use. 
(b) USE OF FUNDS.— 
(1) MANDATORY
USES.—Amounts awarded 
under this title shall be used for projects that focus 
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on, or include specific information about, the oral 
health risks associated with methamphetamine use. 
(2) AUTHORIZED
USES.—Amounts awarded 
under this title may be used— 
(A) to develop or acquire instructional aids 
to enhance the teaching and learning process 
(including audiovisual items, computer-based 
multimedia, supplemental print material, and 
similar resources); 
(B) to develop or acquire promotional 
items to be used for display or distribution on 
school campuses (including posters, flyers, bro-
chures, pamphlets, message-based apparel, but-
tons, stickers, and similar items); 
(C) to facilitate or directly furnish school- 
based instruction concerning the oral health 
risks associated with methamphetamine use; 
(D) to train State and local health offi-
cials, health professionals, members of anti- 
drug coalitions, parents, and others how to 
carry messages about the oral health risks asso-
ciated with methamphetamine use to youth; and 
(E) to support other activities deemed ap-
propriate by the Director. 
(c) GRANT ELIGIBILITY.— 
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(1) APPLICATION.—To be eligible for grants 
under this title, an entity shall prepare and submit 
an application at such time, in such manner, and 
containing such information as the Director may 
reasonably require. 
(2) CONTENTS.—Each application submitted 
pursuant to paragraph (1) shall include— 
(A) a description of the objectives to be at-
tained; 
(B) a description of the manner in which 
the grant funds will be used; and 
(C) a plan for evaluating the project’s suc-
cess using methods that are evidence-based. 
(3) PREFERENCE.—In awarding grants under 
this title, the Director shall give preference to appli-
cants that intend to— 
(A) collaborate with one or more dental or-
ganizations; 
(B) partner with one or more anti-drug 
coalitions; and 
(C) coordinate their activities with one or 
more national, State, or local methamphetamine 
prevention campaigns or oral health promotion 
initiatives. 
(d) LIMITATIONS.— 
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(1) GRANT
AMOUNTS.—The amount of an 
award under this title may not exceed $50,000 per 
grantee. 
(2) DURATION.—The Director shall award 
grants under this title for a period not to exceed 3 
years. 
(e) EVALUATION AND DISSEMINATION.—The Direc-
tor shall collect and widely disseminate information about 
the effectiveness of the demonstration projects assisted 
under this title. 
SEC. 103. EDUCATION FOR AMERICAN INDIAN AND ALASKA 
NATIVE CHILDREN. 
Not less than 5 percent of the funds appropriated 
pursuant to section 104 for a fiscal year shall be awarded 
to Indian tribes and tribal organizations for the purpose 
of educating Indian youth about the oral health risks asso-
ciated with methamphetamine use. 
SEC. 104. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. 
There are authorized to be appropriated for the pur-
pose of carrying out this title $1,000,000 for each of fiscal 
years 2010 through 2012. Amounts authorized to be ap-
propriated under this section are in addition to any other 
amounts authorized to be appropriated for such purpose. 
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TITLE II—METH MOUTH 
RESEARCH INVESTMENT ACT 
SEC. 201. FINDINGS; PURPOSE; DEFINITIONS. 
(a) FINDINGS.—The Congress finds as follows: 
(1) As the number of regular methamphetamine 
users has increased, so has a peculiar set of dental 
problems linked to the drug. The condition (known 
as ‘‘meth mouth’’) develops rapidly and is attributed 
to the drug’s acidic nature, its ability to dry the 
mouth, the tendency of users to grind and clench 
their teeth, and a drug-induced craving for sugar- 
laden soft drinks. 
(2) Meth mouth is regarded by many as an an-
ecdotal phenomenon. Few peer-reviewed studies have 
been published that examine its causes, its physical 
effects, its prevalence, or its public health costs. 
(3) Enhanced research would help to identify 
the prevalence and scope of meth mouth. Such re-
search would also help determine how substances of 
abuse can damage the teeth and other oral tissues, 
and offer the possibility of developing new and im-
proved prevention, harm-reduction, and cost man-
agement strategies. 
(b) PURPOSE.—The purpose of this title is to provide 
for enhanced research examining all aspects of meth 
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