EARNINGS PER SHARE (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Numerator:
Net income (loss) available to common shareholders	$ (11,824,602)	$ (15,537,395)
Denominator:
Weighted-average common shares outstanding	32,653,402	30,520,820
Basic earnings per share (in dollars per share)	$ (0.36)	$ (0.51)
Numerator:
Net income (loss) available to common shareholders	$ (11,824,602)	$ (15,537,395)
Denominator:
Weighted-average common shares outstanding	32,653,402	30,520,820
Effect of dilutive securities
Stock options and warrants	0	0
Preferred stock	0	0
Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding	32,653,402	30,520,820
Diluted earnings (loss) per share (in dollars per share)	$ (0.36)	$ (0.51)