When I attempted to quit drinking in the past I could never make it past those first couple months. This seems to be a very common problem for many addicts. I read many threads in which the topic is discussed and I most certainly understand why "60 in 60" and "90 in 90" are so strongly suggested in AA and NA. Lately I've been doing a little research on exactly why it is so hard in the beginning beyond the obvious. This doctor's research was very eye opening to me in understanding exactly why it is so hard to quit, especially in those early days. For anyone interested in this information, here is a link to this great article:
http://www.currentseparations.com/is...-1/cs18-1d.pdf
God bless!