The case is taken from the late 1960's and early 1970's. It deals with the problems of substance abuse in New York during that era, especially heroine. Moreover, the case talks about Gordon Chase the health service administrator under Mayor John Lindsay, and the actions that he took in implementing the Methadone Maintenance Program, which was successful in treating more than 20000 addicts. However, Chase did so by performing unethical behavior, and not by acquiring the approval of the concerned higher authorities. Hence, causing the dilemma of administrative responsibility ...