The article explores ethanol's role as a commercial commodity and its medical and social implications. Ethanol is metabolized in the body to acetaldehyde and acetate, impacting cellular energy and bra...The article explores ethanol's role as a commercial commodity and its medical and social implications. Ethanol is metabolized in the body to acetaldehyde and acetate, impacting cellular energy and brain function. Chronic alcohol consumption leads to metabolic disorders such as fatty liver and brain neurotransmitter imbalances. Acute ethanol intake disrupts glucose and amino acid metabolism in the brain.