Original: In addition to chronicling the friendships and romantic relationships of a group of close-knit teenagers , the show also addressed numerous topical issues including date rape , alcoholism , domestic violence , gay rights , gay parenting , drug abuse , teenage suicide , AIDS , teenage pregnancy , bulimia and abortion .
Simplified: The show addressed several topical issues like date rape , alcoholism , domestic violence , gay rights , drug abuse , teenage suicide , AIDS , and teenage pregnancy .