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INCOME TAXES (Detail Textuals) - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2018 | Sep. 30, 2017
Deferred Income Taxes [Line Items] |  |
Federal and net operating loss carryforward | $ 53,619,000 |
State net operating loss carryforward | 73,236,000 |
Federal research and development credits | 597,000 |
State investment tax credits | 340,000 |
Decreased in valuation allowance | (3,505,000) | $ 4,679,000
Decrease in deferred tax asset related to amortization of debt discounts | (16,311,000) |
Deferred tax asset decrease in valuation allowance | (16,311,000) |
Maximum |  |
Deferred Income Taxes [Line Items] |  |
Operating loss carryforwards limitations on use amount | 1,103,000 |
Minimum |  |
Deferred Income Taxes [Line Items] |  |
Operating loss carryforwards limitations on use amount | $ 786,000 |

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