Which therapy focuses specifically on managing the effects of tobacco addiction?

Bupropion therapy is focused specifically on managing the effects of tobacco addiction. It is a prescription medication that is commonly used as an aid to help individuals stop smoking. Bupropion works by affecting neurotransmitters in the brain, particularly dopamine and norepinephrine, which can help reduce cravings and withdrawal symptoms associated with quitting smoking. As a non-nicotine replacement therapy, it offers an alternative approach for those looking to overcome tobacco dependence.

The other options, while they are medications used to treat addiction, are targeted at different substances. Acamprosate is primarily used for alcohol dependence, focusing on stabilizing the chemical balance in the brain after quitting drinking. Naltrexone is also used in the treatment of alcohol and opioid dependence, helping to prevent relapse by blocking the effects of opioids and decreasing alcohol cravings. Disulfiram is used as a deterrent for those who are trying to quit alcohol by causing unpleasant reactions when alcohol is consumed. Each of these therapies addresses issues related to specific substances rather than the management of tobacco addiction.