8. ACCRUED EXPENSES (Details) - USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Accrued consulting fees	$ 447,280	$ 249,500
Accrued expense relating to shareholder dispute	0	330,000
Accrued expense for warrant exercise	0	180,000
Other accrued expenses	243,334	12,000
Accrued interest expense	20,185	7,260
Total accrued expenses	$ 710,799	$ 778,760