Hastings, who refuses to carry mainstream cigarettes, says the brands he sells are healthier. Famous brands like Marlboro and Camel can contain any of 599 additives disclosed by tobacco makers.

American Spirits contain extremely high levels of freebase nicotine, 36 percent, compared to Camel’s 2.7 percent, Winston’s 6.2 percent, and Marlboro’s 9.6 percent.” ...