i've only drank a few times (2 or 3 actually) and i've never been drunk. The way i managed that? I just followed my instict, i was careful with how much i drank and i didn't drink anything strong like vodka. I shared what i was drinking with a friend so i couldn't finish it alone and it made it seem like more (we could finish 3 bottles tog.) but i don't recommend you drink 3 bottles lol
and i guess besides all the great information you were already given, also listen to what your body tells you. Like my friend for ex. couldn't be seen drunk cause her dad would yell at her so we tried sobering her up by giving her water, although she didn't want to drink the water she drank the whole waterbottle. when she got home she threw up 3 times and couldn't had a hungover. =p anyways, i wish you luck! Have fun