Substanceuse as ameans ofrebellion ordefianceIncreasedsubstance useduring certainseasons orholidaysUsingsubstancesto feel “free”oruninhibitedUsingsubstancesto bondwith othersDrinking orusingsubstances tobe moretalkative oroutgoingUsingsubstances todeal withfeelings ofinadequacy orlow self-worthUsingsubstances toavoid dealingwithresponsibilitiesUsingsubstancesto "let loose"or have funRelying onsubstancesto regulatemood swingsDrinking orusing drugsin responseto boredomSubstance useto enhanceintimacy orsexualexperiencesDrinking orusing drugsto relive past“good times”Substanceuse duringstressfultransitionsUsingsubstancesto numb orsuppressangerDrinking orusingsubstances todeal withconflict inrelationshipsSubstance usein response tofinancial orworkpressuresSubstanceuse toreducephysical painSubstanceuse as a wayto enhancecreativity orproductivitySubstance useduring high-stress work orschooldeadlinesUsingsubstancesto cope witha loss orgriefHiding theamount orfrequency ofsubstance usefrom othersUsingsubstances tocalm nervesbeforeimportanteventsSubstanceuse to feela sense ofbelongingSubstance usein response tofeelingmisunderstoodSubstanceuse as ameans ofrebellion ordefianceIncreasedsubstance useduring certainseasons orholidaysUsingsubstancesto feel “free”oruninhibitedUsingsubstancesto bondwith othersDrinking orusingsubstances tobe moretalkative oroutgoingUsingsubstances todeal withfeelings ofinadequacy orlow self-worthUsingsubstances toavoid dealingwithresponsibilitiesUsingsubstancesto "let loose"or have funRelying onsubstancesto regulatemood swingsDrinking orusing drugsin responseto boredomSubstance useto enhanceintimacy orsexualexperiencesDrinking orusing drugsto relive past“good times”Substanceuse duringstressfultransitionsUsingsubstancesto numb orsuppressangerDrinking orusingsubstances todeal withconflict inrelationshipsSubstance usein response tofinancial orworkpressuresSubstanceuse toreducephysical painSubstanceuse as a wayto enhancecreativity orproductivitySubstance useduring high-stress work orschooldeadlinesUsingsubstancesto cope witha loss orgriefHiding theamount orfrequency ofsubstance usefrom othersUsingsubstances tocalm nervesbeforeimportanteventsSubstanceuse to feela sense ofbelongingSubstance usein response tofeelingmisunderstood

DSM-5-TR: Substance Use Diagnostic Bingo - Call List

(Print) Use this randomly generated list as your call list when playing the game. There is no need to say the BINGO column name. Place some kind of mark (like an X, a checkmark, a dot, tally mark, etc) on each cell as you announce it, to keep track. You can also cut out each item, place them in a bag and pull words from the bag.


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  1. Substance use as a means of rebellion or defiance
  2. Increased substance use during certain seasons or holidays
  3. Using substances to feel “free” or uninhibited
  4. Using substances to bond with others
  5. Drinking or using substances to be more talkative or outgoing
  6. Using substances to deal with feelings of inadequacy or low self-worth
  7. Using substances to avoid dealing with responsibilities
  8. Using substances to "let loose" or have fun
  9. Relying on substances to regulate mood swings
  10. Drinking or using drugs in response to boredom
  11. Substance use to enhance intimacy or sexual experiences
  12. Drinking or using drugs to relive past “good times”
  13. Substance use during stressful transitions
  14. Using substances to numb or suppress anger
  15. Drinking or using substances to deal with conflict in relationships
  16. Substance use in response to financial or work pressures
  17. Substance use to reduce physical pain
  18. Substance use as a way to enhance creativity or productivity
  19. Substance use during high-stress work or school deadlines
  20. Using substances to cope with a loss or grief
  21. Hiding the amount or frequency of substance use from others
  22. Using substances to calm nerves before important events
  23. Substance use to feel a sense of belonging
  24. Substance use in response to feeling misunderstood