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. "
Or the women who do the saving in the most ridiculous possible way, such as a fiesty five foot two woman successfully beating up a massive man. Honey, if that woman actually punched that man, her arm would probably break. Just everyone stop this.