Originally Posted by
dunkelheit 
... but why did this have to happen last night?
Why? Because you drank too much last night.
Either drink more responsible or don`t drink at all.
As far as "needing" a few to get into the swing of things at a party. If you can`t stop after a few than don`t drink or don`t go.
My history with booze is such the problems you`re experiencing aren`t going away. You`ll blow it again. The only question is when.
On the other hand maybe you can drink responsibly.
Not everyone I partied with back in the day is an alcoholic. Many of them did cut way back as the years rolled on.
Good luck.