Does vodka turn to sugar in the body?

When you drink alcohol, it is absorbed into your bloodstream through your stomach and small intestine. Once in your bloodstream, the alcohol is carried to your liver, where it is broken down into acetaldehyde. Acetaldehyde is a toxic substance that can cause damage to your liver cells. It is then converted into acetate, which is a harmless substance that can be excreted from the body through urine, sweat, and breath.