What are recommended encryption methods for storing passwords in a PHP database?

Storing passwords in a PHP database requires proper encryption to ensure security. One recommended method is to use password_hash() function to securely hash the passwords before storing them in the database. This function uses a strong one-way hashing algorithm to securely encrypt the passwords. 

// Hashing the password before storing it in the database
$password = 'user_password';
$hashed_password = password_hash($password, PASSWORD_DEFAULT);

// Storing the hashed password in the database
// Your database query here to insert $hashed_password

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