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. "
This is why I stopped watching Raising Hope. The first time it turned out her mom was still alive, I was fine with it since it was a fun twist. But it happened a second time, and then a third time, and by that point I was sick of it.