EARNINGS / (LOSS) PER SHARE (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Basic net (loss) per share [Abstract]
Net (loss) applicable to common shares	$ (11,163,964)	$ (2,780,686)
Weighted average common shares outstanding (in shares)	14,982,791	13,068,597
Basic net (loss) per share of common stock (in dollars per share)	$ (0.75)	$ (0.21)
Diluted net (loss) per share [Abstract]
Net (loss) applicable to common shares	$ (11,163,964)	$ (2,780,686)
Weighted average common shares outstanding (in shares)	14,982,791	13,068,597
Dilutive effects of convertible debt, stock options and warrants	$ 0	$ 0
Weighted average common shares, assuming dilutive effect of stock options (in shares)	14,982,791	13,068,597
Diluted net (loss) per share of common stock (in dollars per share)	$ (0.75)	$ (0.21)