8-Substituted-2,6-methano-3-benzazocines of general structure I in which A is -CH2-OH, -CH2NH2, -NHSO2CH3, and Y is O, S or NOH are useful as analgesics,anti-diarrheal agents, anticonvulsants, antitussives and anti-addictionmedications. 8-Carboxamides, thiocarboxamides, hydroxyamidines and formamidesare preferred.