“I’m all for medical, I’m totally committed to medical marijuana. I’ve never heard of anyone ever overdosed on medical marijuana. And I have people overdosing right and left on opioids and everything else.” (4/27/22)

Senator Mnachin said he is undecided on federal marijuana legalization. He also said: “everything seems like it’s moving in that direction,” (his state has legalized medical marijuana but not recreational use) “But right now, we’re not there.” (4/20/21)

In response to a West Virginian who asked about cannabis policy reform, @Sen_JoeManchin said.... not much of anything.

We implore him to do his research on legalization's impact on health, safety, and the economy.

Senator Manchin when asked about marijuana legalization:

In the past, you've talked about marijuana as a gateway drug. Attorney General Jeff Sessions seems ready to take a more aggressive approach toward enforcing laws on recreational marijuana. Do you agree with that?

I did four town hall meetings last week. I go to the treatment centers. I talk to the addicts. I always ask, "How did you get started?" Most told me they started out with recreational marijuana. Legalizing recreational marijuana is something I have not been able to accept or support.

What about medical marijuana? What about commercial cannabis? These are things I don't know much about. But I'm interested in learning and finding out more. That's what I'm doing now.
3/27/17
https://www.statnews.com/2017/03/27/manchin-opioid-war-on-drugs/

Senator Joe Manchin said it should be up to those who treat patients to make that decision. "I would lean more to listen to the doctors - the professionals who are responsible for our health."
11/15/12
http://www.wdtv.com/wdtv.cfm?func=view&section=Fox-10&item=Marijuana-Could-be-Used-for-Medical-Reasons-in-WV6618