I know this is probably a common topic. For me, I’m not sure if it’s a “trope” or just totally misinformed writing, but it’s how many authors approach alcoholism. Some examples are Girl on the Train and The House Across the Lake, among HUNDREDS. If anyone else here has struggled with alcoholism, you know it’s not just "i woke up after downing an entire bottle of whiskey but was able to shower, down a cup of coffee, and solve a murder. "
Oh, yeah! This drove me nuts as a kid because I couldn’t relate. I would think I could never be a “main character” because I had two loving parents and a non-negotiable bedtime.
You have to admit, the non-negotiable bedtime would make it harder to go on an adventure. As would parents who keep you from doing anything that would be really dangerous.