8-Substituted-2,6-methano-3-benzazocines of general structure I in which A is --CH.sub.2--OH, --CH.sub.2NH.sub.2, --NHSO.sub.2CH.sub.3, ##STR00001## and Y is O, S or NOH are useful as analgesics, anti-diarrheal agents, anticonvulsants, antitussives and anti-addiction medications. ##STR00002## 8-Carboxamides, thiocarboxamides, hydroxyamidines and formamides are preferred.