Chronichangovers orwithdrawalsymptomsUsingsubstances tomaskunderlyingmental healthconcernsSubstanceuse thatleads tophysicalhealth issuesEngaging insubstanceuse to forgetor escape apainful pastSubstanceuse as a wayto feel part ofa group orcultureRisk of usingsubstanceswhen feelingoverconfidentor invincibleTrying differentsubstancesdue to curiosityor peerinfluenceSubstanceuse to gainsocial statusor attentionEscalatingsubstanceuse overtimeSubstanceuse leadingto legal orfinancialproblemsSubstanceuse duringhigh-riskactivitiesDrinking orusing drugsto improveself-esteemLoss ofinterest inotheractivitiesSubstanceuse aspart of aritualUsingsubstancesin responseto socialanxietySubstance useas a copingmechanism forbody imageissuesInability tomeetobligations dueto substanceuseUsingsubstances inthe presenceof others whoare also usingUsingsubstancesto aid sleepor help withinsomniaEngaging insubstance usein stressfulwork or schoolenvironmentsBeingunable tostop oncestartingFrequentingplaces thatencourage ornormalizesubstance useIncreasedsecrecyaroundbehaviorUsingsubstancesto avoidconfrontationor conflictChronichangovers orwithdrawalsymptomsUsingsubstances tomaskunderlyingmental healthconcernsSubstanceuse thatleads tophysicalhealth issuesEngaging insubstanceuse to forgetor escape apainful pastSubstanceuse as a wayto feel part ofa group orcultureRisk of usingsubstanceswhen feelingoverconfidentor invincibleTrying differentsubstancesdue to curiosityor peerinfluenceSubstanceuse to gainsocial statusor attentionEscalatingsubstanceuse overtimeSubstanceuse leadingto legal orfinancialproblemsSubstanceuse duringhigh-riskactivitiesDrinking orusing drugsto improveself-esteemLoss ofinterest inotheractivitiesSubstanceuse aspart of aritualUsingsubstancesin responseto socialanxietySubstance useas a copingmechanism forbody imageissuesInability tomeetobligations dueto substanceuseUsingsubstances inthe presenceof others whoare also usingUsingsubstancesto aid sleepor help withinsomniaEngaging insubstance usein stressfulwork or schoolenvironmentsBeingunable tostop oncestartingFrequentingplaces thatencourage ornormalizesubstance useIncreasedsecrecyaroundbehaviorUsingsubstancesto avoidconfrontationor conflict

Alcohol/Substance Use 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. Chronic hangovers or withdrawal symptoms
  2. Using substances to mask underlying mental health concerns
  3. Substance use that leads to physical health issues
  4. Engaging in substance use to forget or escape a painful past
  5. Substance use as a way to feel part of a group or culture
  6. Risk of using substances when feeling overconfident or invincible
  7. Trying different substances due to curiosity or peer influence
  8. Substance use to gain social status or attention
  9. Escalating substance use over time
  10. Substance use leading to legal or financial problems
  11. Substance use during high-risk activities
  12. Drinking or using drugs to improve self-esteem
  13. Loss of interest in other activities
  14. Substance use as part of a ritual
  15. Using substances in response to social anxiety
  16. Substance use as a coping mechanism for body image issues
  17. Inability to meet obligations due to substance use
  18. Using substances in the presence of others who are also using
  19. Using substances to aid sleep or help with insomnia
  20. Engaging in substance use in stressful work or school environments
  21. Being unable to stop once starting
  22. Frequenting places that encourage or normalize substance use
  23. Increased secrecy around behavior
  24. Using substances to avoid confrontation or conflict