Trying differentsubstancesdue to curiosityor peerinfluenceInability tomeetobligations dueto substanceuseEngaging insubstanceuse to forgetor escape apainful pastSubstanceuse thatleads tophysicalhealth issuesChronichangovers orwithdrawalsymptomsIncreasedsecrecyaroundbehaviorUsingsubstancesto avoidconfrontationor conflictEscalatingsubstanceuse overtimeUsingsubstances tomaskunderlyingmental healthconcernsSubstanceuse as a wayto feel part ofa group orcultureSubstanceuse leadingto legal orfinancialproblemsFrequentingplaces thatencourage ornormalizesubstance useEngaging insubstance usein stressfulwork or schoolenvironmentsSubstanceuse to gainsocial statusor attentionLoss ofinterest inotheractivitiesDrinking orusing drugsto improveself-esteemUsingsubstances inthe presenceof others whoare also usingSubstanceuse aspart of aritualRisk of usingsubstanceswhen feelingoverconfidentor invincibleSubstanceuse duringhigh-riskactivitiesBeingunable tostop oncestartingUsingsubstancesin responseto socialanxietyUsingsubstancesto aid sleepor help withinsomniaSubstance useas a copingmechanism forbody imageissuesTrying differentsubstancesdue to curiosityor peerinfluenceInability tomeetobligations dueto substanceuseEngaging insubstanceuse to forgetor escape apainful pastSubstanceuse thatleads tophysicalhealth issuesChronichangovers orwithdrawalsymptomsIncreasedsecrecyaroundbehaviorUsingsubstancesto avoidconfrontationor conflictEscalatingsubstanceuse overtimeUsingsubstances tomaskunderlyingmental healthconcernsSubstanceuse as a wayto feel part ofa group orcultureSubstanceuse leadingto legal orfinancialproblemsFrequentingplaces thatencourage ornormalizesubstance useEngaging insubstance usein stressfulwork or schoolenvironmentsSubstanceuse to gainsocial statusor attentionLoss ofinterest inotheractivitiesDrinking orusing drugsto improveself-esteemUsingsubstances inthe presenceof others whoare also usingSubstanceuse aspart of aritualRisk of usingsubstanceswhen feelingoverconfidentor invincibleSubstanceuse duringhigh-riskactivitiesBeingunable tostop oncestartingUsingsubstancesin responseto socialanxietyUsingsubstancesto aid sleepor help withinsomniaSubstance useas a copingmechanism forbody imageissues

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