8-Substituted-2,6-methano-3-benzazocines of general streucture I in which
A is --CH.sub.2--OH, --CH.sub.2NH.sub.2, --NHSO.sub.2CH.sub.3, and Y is
O, S or NOH are useful as analgesics, anti-diarrheal agents,
anticonvulsants, antitussives and anti-addiction medications.
8-Carboxamides, thiocarboxamides, hydroxyamidines and formamides are
preferred.