When consumed in low to moderate amounts, alcohol is primarily metabolized by the alcohol dehydrogenase (ADH) pathway.
                                
                                
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                                The liver is responsible for metabolizing over 90% of the alcohol a person consumes. For low to moderate intake, this vital process is primarily handled by the alcohol dehydrogenase (ADH) pathway, a critical enzyme system that initiates alcohol detoxification and helps prevent toxic buildup.