Unfortunately, a close member of my family suffers from alcoholism. 
I'm sorry to hear that. Alcohol usually affects the brain, heart, liver, pancreas, and immune system more than other parts of the body. Does your family member have any problems due to alcohol?
Yes, I think her liver is starting to show the effects. She's been drinking long term- over 20 years. 
That's really unfortunate. Its even more unfortunate that if she doesn't stop the alcohol is capable of damaging all the organs in her body