Halloween falls right in the middle of Family Weekend this year. This might deter some of us from getting completely trashed off spiked pumpkin punch and making out with all seven dwarfs. For those who still have a liver to sacrifice, fear not.

Find out why alcohol makes some people reach for their phones.

One local tells you the hot spots of San Antonio (yes, there are hot spots).

Mix up some delicious drinks that will make you say boo(ze)!

Rules for strip-pong, “baseball” and Beirut free-for-all.

The Life & Style Weekender makes it easy for you.

A look into binge drinking’s toll on your health — and your waistline.

And a story from an enthusiast who went too far.

If The Keg’s giraffe-like patrons and questionable cleanliness aren’t your thing, try some other bars in and around Chicago.

Look like a moose while drinking a marg.

Most Derby-goers experience the day in the legendary, raucous infield.

The game & drink of the week.

No. 1: Concert doesn’t allow alcohol? Bake a bottle into a loaf of bread.

Once you finish a beer can, tape on top of your stack — er, staff.

To the new Wildcats out there: Cheers.