Usingsubstances toavoid dealingwithresponsibilitiesUsingsubstancesto "let loose"or have funUsingsubstancesto cope witha loss orgriefUsingsubstances tocalm nervesbeforeimportanteventsIncreasedsubstance useduring certainseasons orholidaysSubstance usein response tofinancial orworkpressuresSubstanceuse as ameans ofrebellion ordefianceUsingsubstancesto feel “free”oruninhibitedSubstance useduring high-stress work orschooldeadlinesUsingsubstancesto bondwith othersHiding theamount orfrequency ofsubstance usefrom othersSubstanceuse as a wayto enhancecreativity orproductivityDrinking orusingsubstances tobe moretalkative oroutgoingRelying onsubstancesto regulatemood swingsSubstanceuse toreducephysical painor discomfortSubstanceuse to feela sense ofbelongingSubstanceuse duringstressfultransitionsSubstance useto enhanceintimacy orsexualexperiencesDrinking orusing drugsin responseto boredomUsingsubstances todeal withfeelings ofinadequacy orlow self-worthDrinking orusingsubstances todeal withconflict inrelationshipsDrinking orusing drugsto relive past“good times”Substance usein response tofeelingmisunderstoodUsingsubstancesto numb orsuppressangerUsingsubstances toavoid dealingwithresponsibilitiesUsingsubstancesto "let loose"or have funUsingsubstancesto cope witha loss orgriefUsingsubstances tocalm nervesbeforeimportanteventsIncreasedsubstance useduring certainseasons orholidaysSubstance usein response tofinancial orworkpressuresSubstanceuse as ameans ofrebellion ordefianceUsingsubstancesto feel “free”oruninhibitedSubstance useduring high-stress work orschooldeadlinesUsingsubstancesto bondwith othersHiding theamount orfrequency ofsubstance usefrom othersSubstanceuse as a wayto enhancecreativity orproductivityDrinking orusingsubstances tobe moretalkative oroutgoingRelying onsubstancesto regulatemood swingsSubstanceuse toreducephysical painor discomfortSubstanceuse to feela sense ofbelongingSubstanceuse duringstressfultransitionsSubstance useto enhanceintimacy orsexualexperiencesDrinking orusing drugsin responseto boredomUsingsubstances todeal withfeelings ofinadequacy orlow self-worthDrinking orusingsubstances todeal withconflict inrelationshipsDrinking orusing drugsto relive past“good times”Substance usein response tofeelingmisunderstoodUsingsubstancesto numb orsuppressanger

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