EARNINGS PER SHARE (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Numerator:
Net income (loss) available to common shareholders	$ (15,537,395)	$ (24,102,700)
Denominator:
Weighted-average common shares outstanding	30,520,820	28,181,096
Basic earnings per share (in USD per share)	$ (0.51)	$ (0.86)
Numerator:
Net income (loss) available to common shareholders	$ (15,537,395)	$ (24,102,700)
Effect of dilutive securities
Stock options and warrants	0	0
Preferred stock	0	0
Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding	30,520,820	28,181,096
Diluted earnings (loss) per share (in USD per share)	$ (0.51)	$ (0.86)