It went away for me long ago. When I was drinking,it didn't take much of a reason for me to get really drunk. Now when I have a bad day,I wonder just how it was I thought tying one on was gonna help. Whatever problem it was,it was usually still there the next morning. And on top of that, there is a tremendous hangover,and a fog to boot. Not to mention something ridiculous I might have done while drunk to add to the problem.
Now,problems are just part of every day life. I can think through them with a clear mind. Yea,I still get flustered. But I don't put getting drunk on the list of options to make things better anymore.
But YES,the itch does most definitely go away.
Fred