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STOCK OPTIONS AND WARRANTS - Transactions involving warrants (Details) (USD $) | 9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2014 | Sep. 30, 2013 Warrants | Sep. 30, 2012 Warrants | Sep. 30, 2011 Warrants
Class Of Warrant Or Right, Number Of Shares [Roll Forward] |  |  |  |
Beginning Balance, Number of Shares | 983,888 | 764,011 | 970,088 | 1,153,466
Granted | 325,346 | 2,237,487 | 17,917 | 198,289
Exercised | (311,586) | (1,003,948) | (83,994) |
Cancelled or expired | (55,000) | (1,013,661) | (140,000) | (381,667)
Ending Balance, Number of Shares | 942,648 | 983,889 | 764,011 | 58,205,280
Class Of Warrant Or Right, Weighted Average Price Per Share [Roll Forward] |  |  |  |
Beginning Balance, Weighted Average Price Per Share | $ 11.44 | $ 8.70 | $ 8.40 | $ 14.22
Granted | $ 8.48 | $ 13.98 | $ 4.26 | $ 2.64
Exercised | $ (13.47) | $ (10.20) | $ (2.70) |
Cancelled or expired | $ (14.00) | $ (15.88) | $ (9.66) | $ (23.04)
Ending Balance, Weighted Average Price Per Share | $ 9.60 | $ 11.86 | $ 8.70 | $ 0.140

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