some things i know from my "career" of drinking:

the experience: the big thing about alcohol is lowered inhibitions. if you don't know what that means, it basically means you're not afraid to do things you normally might have second thoughts about - hitting on girls(or guys for that matter), talking to people you don't know, dancing/singing in public... this is why alcohol is the most common party drug. you're talkative, you're social, you feel silly, or even horny. at least, that's the beginning stages of drunkenness...

the direction your drunkenness takes depends on what you're drinking. hard liquor, the stuff you take shots with, tends to produce a rougher, more assertive feeling. too much hard liquor is what causes anger, yelling, and fights. on the other hand, champagne and wine cause much happier, bubblier, romantic moods. as for beer, you don't drink it to get smashed, you drink it to enjoy yourself.

drinking and smoking at the same time can be fun, but watch out - the first time i tried that, i blacked out within 10 minutes and ended up vomiting on some guy's suit.

vodka + carbonated beverage = very very drunk, very very fast. dirnk vodka slowly in general.

to prevent hangovers: don't go to sleep still smashed. unfortunately, you don't always have a say in the matter, so drink water while you're having fun.

drunk driving is not as 99% fatal as you're led to believe, but it's still dangerous. don't take the risk.