Daniel Clauw, M.D. is a Professor of Anesthesiology, Medicine, and Psychiatry at the University of Michigan where he also attended undergraduate and medical school. He completed an internal medicine residency and rheumatology fellowship at Georgetown University, where he held roles including Chief of Rheumatology and Vice Chair of Medicine. He moved to the University of Michigan in 2002, with his research team,
becoming the first Assistant and then Associate Dean for Clinical Research, and the first PI of the University of Michigan Clinical and Translational Sciences Award.

Marijuana is becoming decriminalized or legalized in many states, often because of continued evidence that it may be an effective treatment for certain medical conditions, especially chronic pain. However, in addition to marijuana there are other options to exhaust before prescribing an opioid. This talk will present evidence regarding the potential benefits and risks of cannabis as well as other options that may be effective in the management of patients with chronic pain.

This is the third of a six-lecture series. The subject is Faces of Addiction. The next lecture will be May 10. The title is TREATING COURT-INVOLVED ADOLESCENT SUBSTANCE USERS:
CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES