Loveparade founder Dr. Motte sees alcohol as a greater threat than hard drugs

Matthias Roeingh, known as DJ Dr. Motte and founder of the Loveparade, asserts that alcohol poses a greater danger than hard drugs like MDMA or amphetamines. "Alcohol is one of the strongest drugs on this planet," Roeingh told the "Neue Osnabrücker Zeitung." He contends that intoxicated individuals do not belong in Technoclubs, as drunkenness leads to a loss of control and societal damage.

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Alcohol is one of the strongest drugs on this planet.

Roeingh advocates for Technoclubs to function as sanctuaries, inaccessible to those under the influence of alcohol. However, he concedes that a complete ban at techno events is "unfortunately impossible." Instead, he emphasizes the importance of "education" and the implementation of warning labels, though he notes their limited effectiveness, even for cigarettes.

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Drunken people do not fit into techno clubs. Alcohol consumption makes people uncontrollable, undisciplined and destroys society. Techno culture is not alcohol.

"With alcohol, it's even harder because it is so deeply established in society. It's everywhere; you can find drug dealers on practically every street corner," he observed. This sentiment is echoed by researchers who note that alcohol is too cheap and readily available in Germany. The consequences are severe: the German Centre for Addiction Issues reports that alcohol consumption contributes to 44,000 deaths and seven million hospitalizations each year, with estimated economic costs reaching approximately 57 billion euros.

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With alcohol, it's even harder because it is so deeply established in society. It's everywhere; you can find drug dealers on practically every street corner.