It's up for debate whether too much of the drink contributed to his famous "ear" episode in Arles, France, but it certainly didn't help.
But Scott eventually killed himself, too, and by then it wasn't so surprising, though one always wondered to what extent the drugs and drink contributed to his mental illness or vice versa.
Opponents say that many factors, besides soft drinks, contribute to obesity.
Supporters say the tax is justified because the drinks contribute to obesity and drive up medical costs.
The other elements that are present in, or added to, alcoholic drinks contribute only flavor, aroma, and color.
Price increases, and selling a larger proportion of higher-price drinks, contributed two percentage points of growth.
The mayor and his health officials are right to assert that sugary drinks contribute to obesity, a leading cause of diabetes, heart disease and other chronic health problems.
These soft drinks contribute 7 percent of the calories Americans consume, making them the leading source of added sugar and the single largest source of calories in our diet.
While the governor is taking aim at obesity, to which sugary drinks contribute, Mr. Eusebio worries that the proposed tax would slim down the beverage industry, which he said pays $6.7 billion in wages statewide and generates billions more for the economy.
Nutritionists say that school vending machines stocked with potato chips, cookies and sugary soft drinks contribute to childhood obesity, which has more than tripled in the past 30 years.
