8-Substituted-2,6-methano-3-benzazocines of general structure I in which A is -CH2-OH, -CH2NH2, -NHSO2CH3, and Y is O, S, NR<;17>; or <;CHEM>; NOH bind to opioid receptors and are useful as analgesics, anti-diarrheal agents, anticonvulsants, antitussives and anti-addiction medications. <;CHEM>; 8-Carboxamides, thiocarboxamides, hydroxyamidines and formamides are preferred.