Do people who are dizzy drunk really not remember what happened?

I have to admit I’m not much of a drinker, but I have drunk to the point of being really dizzy and throwing up, and I have always remembered what happened the day after (and for a good deal longer, in fact).

So when I hear that people don’t remember what happened when they were drunk, I am suspicious. It sounds like a convenient excuse to me. And from what I hear, college kids do it these days so they can lose their inhibitions, and get down with the guys. That’s why all the sexual activity happens. (I had a researcher in my office yesterday who was investigating drinking among college students).

So what’s your experience? Do you really forget? What’s that like? How much did you drink?