Originally posted by: enigmatic_zephy
I don't drink, so not entirely sure.. y do people drink to the limit where they can't control it..
is it that awesome a feeling/high that one gets after drinking?
Most of the time it is a combination of recklessness & irresponsibility of youth coupled with unawareness about one's limits. No one really drinks to pass out or be that unstable intentionally. Typically getting hammered tapers down as people mature and get more and more aware of their limits.
Other times it is more serious like depression or other issues that is leading to alcoholism. At this point people seek the numbness excessive alcohol leads to.