I don't drink very much, like maybe once every 3-4 months, so I don't think it has too much effect on me.

Long, long ago I did smoke weed socially for about 6 months, and then very rarely over the next few years (also socially.) I remember clearly the first time I tried it, I was completely astonished at the effect. I looked at my friend and said, "I'm thinking one thing at a time." That's the effect it had on me. It slowed my thoughts. So, I'm not fully against testing to see if it helps with things like racing thoughts, but I know a lot of people are, so I don't talk about it much.