NATURE OF BUSINESS AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Product Sales (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2020	Aug. 31, 2019
Nature Of Business And Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Total Revenue	$ 113,837	$ 148,954
Vape
Nature Of Business And Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Total Revenue	73,712	101,704
Packaging, Papers & Supplies
Nature Of Business And Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Total Revenue	27,125	28,231
Energy and Natural Products
Nature Of Business And Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Total Revenue	9,345	14,502
Services
Nature Of Business And Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Total Revenue	$ 3,655	$ 4,517