BBC Horizon: Is alcohol worse than ecstasy?

The reasoning of the experts is sound, in that alcohol is more dangerous in general based on the fact that it is far more prevalent so the frequency of abuse related disease, death and injuries is therefore greater. Looking at an individual case, Ecstasy has far more serious medical manifestations and presents similar judgment and coordination problems related to operating a motor vehicle as compared to alcohol, and so from that perspective, Ecstasy is more dangerous to an individual. It should probably be rated as more dangerous than THC, less so than Ketamine. Millions of people use alcohol responsibly on a daily basis without abusing it or suffering detrimental effects. The same cannot be said for Ecstasy.