Usingsubstancesto "let loose"or have funSubstance usein response tofinancial orworkpressuresSubstance useto enhanceintimacy orsexualexperiencesSubstanceuse duringstressfultransitionsSubstance usein response tofeelingmisunderstoodUsingsubstancesto feel “free”oruninhibitedSubstanceuse as a wayto enhancecreativity orproductivityIncreasedsubstance useduring certainseasons orholidaysHiding theamount orfrequency ofsubstance usefrom othersUsingsubstances tocalm nervesbeforeimportanteventsSubstanceuse as ameans ofrebellion ordefianceUsingsubstancesto bondwith othersUsingsubstancesto numb orsuppressangerUsingsubstances todeal withfeelings ofinadequacy orlow self-worthRelying onsubstancesto regulatemood swingsUsingsubstancesto cope witha loss orgriefSubstanceuse toreducephysical painor discomfortSubstance useduring high-stress work orschooldeadlinesUsingsubstances toavoid dealingwithresponsibilitiesDrinking orusingsubstances todeal withconflict inrelationshipsDrinking orusing drugsin responseto boredomDrinking orusing drugsto relive past“good times”Drinking orusingsubstances tobe moretalkative oroutgoingSubstanceuse to feela sense ofbelongingUsingsubstancesto "let loose"or have funSubstance usein response tofinancial orworkpressuresSubstance useto enhanceintimacy orsexualexperiencesSubstanceuse duringstressfultransitionsSubstance usein response tofeelingmisunderstoodUsingsubstancesto feel “free”oruninhibitedSubstanceuse as a wayto enhancecreativity orproductivityIncreasedsubstance useduring certainseasons orholidaysHiding theamount orfrequency ofsubstance usefrom othersUsingsubstances tocalm nervesbeforeimportanteventsSubstanceuse as ameans ofrebellion ordefianceUsingsubstancesto bondwith othersUsingsubstancesto numb orsuppressangerUsingsubstances todeal withfeelings ofinadequacy orlow self-worthRelying onsubstancesto regulatemood swingsUsingsubstancesto cope witha loss orgriefSubstanceuse toreducephysical painor discomfortSubstance useduring high-stress work orschooldeadlinesUsingsubstances toavoid dealingwithresponsibilitiesDrinking orusingsubstances todeal withconflict inrelationshipsDrinking orusing drugsin responseto boredomDrinking orusing drugsto relive past“good times”Drinking orusingsubstances tobe moretalkative oroutgoingSubstanceuse to feela sense ofbelonging

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