PinnedDarisse SmithThe VA’s Attempt To Fight Opioid Dependence Leaves Pain Patients Cut OffPublished Originally in “Task and Purpose” on August 17th, 2015Oct 12, 2021Oct 12, 2021
Darisse SmithinDarisse Smith Journalism PortfolioBootsOne of the first skills I learned in the Army was how to shine my black leather boots, though my boot-shining abilities were mediocre at…Oct 15, 2021Oct 15, 2021
Darisse SmithinDarisse Smith Journalism PortfolioThe VA’s Attempt To Fight Opioid Dependence Leaves Pain Patients Cut OffPublished Originally in “Task and Purpose” on August 17th, 2015Oct 15, 2021Oct 15, 2021
Darisse SmithinDarisse Smith Journalism PortfolioThe Relativity of TraumaI waited just off the black, scuffed stage, highlighted by the iconic brick wall that signifies that this is the Improv, a storied comedy…Oct 15, 2021Oct 15, 2021
Darisse SmithinDarisse Smith Journalism PortfolioDear Veterans Nonprofits: Sometimes I Just Want To Go Rock ClimbingPreviously Published in “Task and Purpose” on August 20, 2018Oct 15, 2021Oct 15, 2021
Darisse SmithinDarisse Smith Journalism PortfolioMore Than Just a Trip: Why Does Ketamine Work for Depression When Nothing Else Does?Published Originally in “Gizmodo” March 10th, 2020Oct 15, 2021Oct 15, 2021
Darisse SmithinDarisse Smith Journalism PortfolioIt’s Never Too Late to Embrace the Jiu Jitsu AddictionPreviously published on the “Girls in Gis” blog on April 16th, 2019…Oct 14, 2021Oct 14, 2021
Darisse SmithinDarisse Smith Journalism Portfolio1000 Caffeinated MonkeysA humorous journal kept during the thick of the COVID-19 pandemic that was spurred by describing my 9 year son as having the energy of…Oct 14, 2021Oct 14, 2021
Darisse SmithBootsWritten for the Veteran’s Writing Workshop at UC-Santa BarbaraOct 14, 2021Oct 14, 2021
Darisse SmithHow VA Privatization Can Improve Veterans’ Health CarePublished Originally in “Task and Purpose” on November 10th, 2015Oct 12, 2021Oct 12, 2021