The rest could well still be true, but I'd be highly surprised if this wasn't part of the real story, yes. Drunk bridge crew seem to be a frighteningly common issue.

That's most likely it. You don't go nighty night like in the movies I real life. If you do, then you are probably going to die or brain damaged after. The caveat to this is if you are already shittered and you hit your noggin, it may put you out into an early sleep and concussion.